Position Title:
Senior Director, Electronic Security Systems Engineering, Estimation & CAD
Location:
Manassas, VA (Hybrid, 4 days onsite)
Clearance Requirements:
Position Status:
Full Time
Pay Rate:
$150,000 to $200,000 per year
Position Description:
Our client is an information technology, cybersecurity, and digital transformation company supporting national defense, federal civilian agencies, and Fortune 500 organizations. They help customers secure critical systems, modernize enterprise technology, and solve complex operational challenges through integrated technology capabilities spanning cybersecurity, enterprise IT infrastructure, cloud, software development, data analytics, legal technology and eDiscovery, applied AI, and electronic security systems. Their teams combine deep technical expertise with mission understanding to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable solutions that advance performance in high-stakes environments.
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Director Electronic Security Systems Engineering, Estimation & CAD to lead the organization's electronic security systems engineering, estimation, technical design, and CAD functions. This position serves as the senior technical authority for developing, reviewing, pricing, and supporting the execution of complex integrated security solutions across federal, commercial, and critical-infrastructure environments.
This Senior Director will lead multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle, from opportunity development and estimating through design, installation, commissioning, acceptance testing, and closeout. The position works closely with Business Development, Operations, Project Management, Procurement, Field Services, and Executive Leadership to deliver technically sound, accurately estimated, constructible, compliant solutions aligned with customer mission requirements.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the Engineering, Estimation, and CAD functions, including staffing, resource allocation, budgeting, performance management, and professional development.
- Establish and improve engineering standards, estimating methodologies, CAD conventions, quality procedures, review gates, performance metrics, and repeatable design processes.
- Serve as the senior subject matter expert for complex electronic and physical security system designs and integrated system architectures.
- Oversee and approve design packages, shop drawings, device and cable schedules, block and riser diagrams, network diagrams, wiring details, equipment layouts, sequences of operation, compliance matrices, test plans, and as-built documentation.
- Direct estimating for federal, commercial, and critical-infrastructure opportunities, including labor, materials, equipment, subcontractor costs, travel, procurement strategy, and risk contingencies.
- Review and approve designs, technical solutions, and estimates before proposal or customer submission.
- Partner with Operations and Project Management to transition projects effectively from sales and engineering into installation and execution.
- Support field teams during installation, integration, testing, commissioning, system acceptance, and project closeout.
- Oversee engineering quality assurance, drawing control, design revisions, engineering changes, and installation compliance.
- Support proposal development, customer presentations, design reviews, RFIs, ROM estimates, compliance responses, and technical evaluations.
- Evaluate technologies, manufacturers, and system architectures to strengthen technical capabilities and improve customer outcomes.
- Provide Executive Leadership with visibility into workload, staffing needs, estimating accuracy, design quality, project risk, and departmental performance.
- Set, measure, and report goals for estimate accuracy, on-time design release, design quality, change-order drivers, utilization, backlog, and team development.
What Success Looks Like:
The successful candidate will build and lead a high-performing technical organization that consistently delivers accurate estimates, coordinated design packages, constructible solutions, effective field support, and compliant electronic security systems. This leader will connect Business Development, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and field execution while advancing technical capabilities and supporting long-term growth.
Required Skills/Education:
Required:
- 5 years of experience with access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, intercom, and communications systems.
- 5 years of experience with Solutions Engineering, Requirements-Driven Design, and Systems Engineering.
- 5 years of experience supporting estimating, proposal development, engineering execution, field installation, commissioning, and project delivery.
Highly Desired:
- Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong leadership, communication, customer engagement, technical problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience balancing proposal and project priorities, and clearly communicating technical and commercial risks to executives and customers.
- Hands-on experience with platforms such as Identiv/Hirsch, LenelS2, Software House C•CURE, Genetec, Avigilon, Honeywell Pro-Watch, Gallagher, Milestone, Bosch, Axis, Hanwha, DMP, Commend, Zenitel, Aiphone, and 2N.
- Experience with NEC and NFPA requirements, UL 294, UL 1076, UL 2050, NISPOM, ICD 705, Trade Agreements Act compliance, Buy America and Buy American requirements, and Federal agency and customer-specific security standards.
- Preferred experience includes AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Excel, electronic security estimating platforms, and enterprise resource planning and project management systems.
- PSP, CPP, PMP, NICET, CSEIP, and relevant manufacturer certifications are preferred.
About Seneca Resources
At Seneca Resources, we are more than just a staffing and consulting firm, we are a trusted career partner. With offices across the U.S. and clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to government organizations, we provide opportunities that help professionals grow their careers while making an impact.
When you work with Seneca, you're choosing a company that invests in your success, celebrates your achievements, and connects you to meaningful work with leading organizations nationwide. We take the time to understand your goals and match you with roles that align with your skills and career path. Our consultants and contractors enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plans, and the support of a dedicated team who will advocate for you every step of the way.
Seneca Resources is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
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