Physical Security Engineer

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Join The Cook & Boardman Group, the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services.
At The Cook & Boardman Group, trust and communication are the foundation of how we work. We foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career has room to grow. Whether you're a problem-solver, innovator, or passionate about service, you’ll thrive here.

Why Work With Us?
We’re committed to your success, personally and professionally. You’ll have access to:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.
• Career Growth: You’ll benefit from continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to C&B University, our in-house development program.
• Supportive Culture: Innovation, creativity, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

Be part of a team that invests in your future, celebrates your success, and values your contribution.

Lead Security Systems Engineer is an entry-level physical engineering professional who reports to and learns from a senior physical security engineers. As a Junior Physical Security Engineer, your job duties include testing project components, identifying problems and discovering solutions, working on ongoing projects based on specifications or drawings, and collaborating with teams of other physical security engineers.

Essential Functions

• Provide support to Project Manager(s)
• Point of contact for team resources
• Secondary Point of contact for clients
• Conduct weekly project update meeting with PM’s
• Assigned duties as needed
• Attend kick-off meeting and/or calls with client, project managers and account managers.
• Verify SOW with PM, review with Technician(s) and/ or Sub contractor.
• Perform jobsite visits (as needed) to verify site conditions, points of connection, installation and space access.
• Verifying materials are on order, quantities and receipt to ensure little to no project delays.
• Manage client relationships that may fall outside of direct project team
• Work closely with sales team to identify new opportunities with existing accounts
• Provide documentation and organization services for Program Manager(s)
• Assist Project Managers in managing large, complex strategic accounts that may have multiple simultaneous projects

Minimum Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
• Current and valid DL preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Participate in project commissioning and testing
• Assist in the enforcement of standards related to final documentation
• Possess basic system design and quoting abilities to assist sales when needed

Physical Demands
This position requires physical activity consistent with a construction or installation environment. The employee will spend more than two-thirds of their time standing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, using hands to handle or feel, and reaching with hands and arms. Approximately one-third of the time may be spent walking and engaging in verbal communication or listening. Frequent lifting and moving of materials weighing between 25 and 50 pounds is required.

Work Environment
This role may involve travel to project sites and exposure to a variety of environmental conditions. These may include outdoor weather, proximity to forklifts or other heavy machinery, and the use of hand tools or hardware. Employees may be subject to frequent heavy lifting and other physical demands typical of a construction or warehouse environment.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Cook & Boardman Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.