Project Engineer, Systems Engineer

Position Overview:

Project Engineer (Fremont, CA)

Northland Control Systems, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer based in Fremont, California to provide full support to the PMO, Program Managers, and Project Managers. The Project Engineer will assist with scheduling, planning, forecasting, resourcing, and managing technical activities to ensure project accuracy and quality.

We strive to find individuals who respect the Northland way—people who embrace accountability, take on challenges, work hard, learn fast, and maintain a positive and energetic attitude. Our culture and team are among our strongest assets, and we want to employ happy people who contribute to both the work and the work environment.

You will be working for an amazing company that employs exceptional people and supports worldwide enterprise customers at some of the largest corporate organizations across the globe.

• Coordinating project schedules, resources, equipment, documentation, and information
• Liaising with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope, and objectives
• Ensuring client needs are met as projects evolve
• Participating in site meetings
• Assisting in preparing action plans using resources from time and budget projects
• Ensuring all projects are completed on time, within budget, and with high quality standards
• Monitoring project progress and responding to issues as they arise
• Acting as a point of contact and communicating project status to all participants
• Working with project and program managers to eliminate project blockers
• Using tools to monitor working hours, plans, and expenses/expenditures
• Creating and maintaining project documentation, plans, and reports
• Ensuring standards and requirements are met through quality assurance testing
• Managing small moves, adds, and changes
• Performing other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field
• 2+ years of field and project planning experience
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Planner, Project)
• Strong working knowledge of Blue Beam and Plan Grid
• Ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules, and step‑by‑step action plans
• Knowledge of applicable codes, policies, standards, and best practices

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong client‑facing and teamwork abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Northland provides a robust set of benefit plans, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.

• Be Honorable
• Take on Challenges
• Do Whatever it Takes
• Our People
• Have Fun

Northland Controls is a global security integrator with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, China, and India. We specialize in the design, integration, and management of enterprise security systems, including Lenel, Software House, and S2 platforms. Our team supports projects ranging from single‑site installations to large‑scale deployments across hundreds of corporate locations worldwide. With over 250 trained professionals and a global network of service partners, Northland delivers trusted, high‑quality security solutions anywhere in the world.

To be the most trusted and influential leader in the industry. By delivering exceptional services across the world, we are determined to continually surprise our customers, the industry, and even ourselves—while having fun.