Chief Engineer

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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.  Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Chief Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to play a key role in business development, define requirements and quality control processes for an Engineering team focused on Electronic Security Systems, Utility Monitoring and Controls, and complex electrical systems.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Play a key role in capturing new work by serving as the technical expert in development of win themes, discriminators, and strategies.
• Mentor/Advise the engineering efforts for all electronic security system installations, ensuring projects meet technical specifications, codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Conduct thorough design reviews and risk assessments for each project to identify potential issues before they arise.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of engineering solutions into overall project plans.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes affecting electronic security systems.
• Provide expert guidance on the selection of hardware and software components for custom solutions.
• Develop comprehensive documentation including system designs, technical specifications, and maintenance protocols.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients during the consultation phase; effectively communicate complex engineering concepts to non-experts.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety standards and regulations throughout project execution.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in engineering with at least 3 years focused on electronic security systems (CCTV, access control systems, intrusion detection).
• Proven track record of successfully designing and implementing complex security solutions.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to troubleshoot challenging problems effectively.
• Excellent communication skills; capable of conveying technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Deep understanding of design requirements associated with work performed on HBU FPS, USACE ESS, and USACE UMCS.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• USACE Electronic Security System (ESS), Design certification
• Certifications with the following systems (preferred) Honeywell - Vindicator (IDS/ACS), Bosch (IDS/VMS), Milestone, Hirsch - Identiv

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Secret

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: 

$117,000.00 - $210,600.00

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Apply