Engineering Assistant, Physical Security

Engineering Assistant, Physical Security

People Driven Technology Inc Wixom, Michigan, United States

People Driven Technology, Inc is a fast-growing, modern technology integrator focused on delivering innovative IT solutions across the Midwest. We are a family-owned, local firm that focuses on simple, scalable business and technical outcomes for our clients. We leverage our decades of the combined business, technology, and engineering experience to deliver these outcomes, in a methodical manner. We’re not out to build and measure our business based on revenue but rather by the collective successes of our customers.

We believe that mutual integrity, passion, and teamwork are the cornerstone values that define the relationships with our customers and strategic partners. When we engage, we are all-in so to better those we serve.

We are looking for an Engineering Assistant, Physical Security to support technical design and project delivery across our physical security practice and all markets. In this role you would prepare CAD drawings, system diagrams, hardware submittals, as-built documentation, and closeout packages for RFP responses and other phased-construction projects . The ideal candidate can interpret physical security system architecture, including devices, risers, cabling, and related infrastructure, and translate field and design information into accurate, professional deliverables.

• Produce and revise physical security CAD drawings, floor plans, risers, wiring and cable diagrams, device layouts, system diagrams, and details using Autodesk tools and company standards.
• Translate project drawings, specifications, product data, system architecture, field conditions, and engineering direction into coordinated deliverables.
• Apply approved changes, substitutions, updates, and redlines; maintain drawing standards, templates, and production tools while recommending improvements.

• Prepare, quality-check, and submit hardware submittals, shop drawings, product data, system diagrams, transmittals, and related packages.
• Produce final as-built drawings and closeout documentation from approved designs, field updates, test records, and customer requirements.
• Manage revisions, approvals, issue dates, naming conventions, and version control while supporting RFP and phased-construction workflows.

• Coordinate with Project Managers and the Operations Lead to align drawing, submittal, and closeout production with project schedules and progress updates.
• Maintain project folders, drawing and submittal logs, approval records, shared-system information, and construction-management portal content.
• Communicate status, responsibilities, next steps, and deadlines; participate in coordination meetings and cross-functional handoffs.
• Identify and escalat missing information, delayed reviews, vendor issues, conflicting direction, and other project risks.

• Review deliverables for completeness, technical accuracy, legibility, formatting, revision accuracy, coordination, and alignment with project requirements.
• Maintain standard drawing, submittal, transmittal, coversheet, and closeout templates in coordination with Marketing and approved branding guidelines.
• Develop practical checklists and repeatable workflows, and protect confidential project, customer, vendor, pricing, and technical information.

• An associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience in drafting, engineering technology, physical security, low-voltage systems, building automation, construction technology, or a related field.
• Two or…