Join Us:Advance Smart, Secure Buildings as a Security Electronics Engineer III - Design Integrated MEP Systems That Protect People and FacilitiesAre you an experienced engineering professional ready to take on increasingly complex building systems? Do you enjoy designing integrated physical security solutions that enhance safety, operational reliability, and occupant experience across modern facilities?
CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a
Security Electronics Engineer III to join our
MEP Team in
Albany, NY. In this role, you will support the planning, design, and implementation of physical security for critical infrastructure, corporate, and government environments. This is an opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary MEP teams to deliver coordinated, constructible solutions that align with client needs, regulatory requirements, and evolving building technologies.
What You'll Do:- Lead the design and development of complex electronic systems, engineering documents, technical reports, specifications, and construction packages
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, architectural, technology, and project management professionals to deliver integrated building solutions
- Support project execution by monitoring progress, identifying risks, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring successful project outcomes
- Develop practical, code-compliant, and client-focused designs that balance performance, maintainability, budget, and schedule requirements
- Conduct technical reviews, provide quality assurance oversight, and mentor junior engineering staff
What You Bring:- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required
- Minimum of 3 years of discipline-specific engineering experience required
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), or other related industry certifications preferred
- Demonstrated experience designing low-voltage, communications, technology, security, controls, or electronic building systems
- Proficiency with engineering design tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office
- Experience with three or more of the following system types: access control, video surveillance, communications networks, telecommunications, structured cabling, life safety technologies, PLC-based systems, intercoms, public address systems, or other electronic infrastructure
- Understanding of industry standards, quality management practices, applicable codes, and engineering principles
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and project coordination skills
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across disciplines and effectively communicate with clients, contractors, and project teams
- Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred
Why You'll Love It Here:- Work on integrated building design projects that blend security, technology, and MEP systems to create safer, smarter facilities
- Build on your technical foundation through hands-on project experience and collaboration with seasoned MEP professionals
- Grow your career in a supportive environment that values mentorship, technical excellence, and continuous learning
Curious about the impactful work our MEP team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to system efficiency by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/building-design/.
Salary Range:$120,000 - $140,000
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.
Culture/EEO Statement:At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.
We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.#LI-LH1 
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