Pre Sales Estimating Engineer

Position Summary:

Sales Engineers are the primary technical resource for the field sales force. Sales Engineers are responsible for actively driving and managing the technology evaluation stage of the sales process, working in conjunction with the Sales and Operations teams as the key technical advisor.

The Sales Engineer must be able to articulate technology and product positioning. Must be able to establish and maintain strong relationships throughout the sales cycle with Sales and Operations. Commercial Sales System Engineer is responsible for the design of Everon Fire Alarm, Intrusion Security, CCTV, and Card Access Systems in accordance with Sales and Operations protocols.

Responsibilities include receiving project specifications from Sales Representative and designing system blueprint. Choosing the appropriate mix of products and installation methods to provide the most cost-effective solution. Preparing all required submittals so that the subsequent hand-off to operations transitions efficiently. Acting as a technical resource to Sales and Operations team members.

• Supports field sales organization in the designing of Everon Fire Alarm, Intrusion Security, CCTV, and Card Access Systems and may need to create unique design solutions to meet specific customer requirements.
• Ensures the job folder is organized and maintained including all pertinent job related information.
• Designs building fire/security systems for large and/or complex buildings consisting of electrical system layouts, electrical drawings, bill of materials, sequence of operations matrix, risers, panel layouts to meet the intent of the project plans, specifications and contract documents.
• Provides start-up and checkout documentation to Sales and Operations for use in NFPA UL certification.
• Ensures the proper estimation of all job costs.
• Prepares engineering re-estimate and follows up with appropriate sales and Operations management to assure understanding of and satisfaction with job scope.

Qualifications - External:
Associates degree in Electronics or other technical field or equivalent experience. NICET Fire Alarm Certification Level 1 or Level 2 required. Must have previous experience in commercial security systems design.

5 + years engineering/systems or other related experience. Strong knowledge of industry engineering fundamentals and business operations required. Proficiency in programming, job start-up, checkout, and troubleshooting required.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office, word processing, spreadsheet, project management, and AutoCAD required. Good verbal and written communication skills. Fully proficient and independent design skills.