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Job Description
Senior Security System Installer Grand Valley Automation - 2.0 Grandville, MI Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $95,000 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Fuel card Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Surveillance equipment Project engineering System troubleshooting Customer service Alarm & access control systems Databases High school diploma or GED Construction plans Construction drawing review Troubleshooting electrical systems Physical security system troubleshooting Mechanical troubleshooting Full Job Description The Security Project Engineer is responsible for low-voltage/light installation, system programming, project coordination, startup/checkout, and ongoing service. Responsible for delivering turnkey physical security installations (access control, intrusion, surveillance, integration, networking), ensuring systems are programmed, tested, commissioned, and supported for reliable operation and customer satisfaction. Ensures work is performed in accordance with relevant codes, factory instructions, and client specifications. Provides exceptional customer service and performs work in alignment with the company's vision and mission. Responsibilities• Lead project delivery for turnkey physical security systems (access control, intrusion, surveillance, lighting, integration, networking) from pre-construction through closeout. Review project plans, specifications, and submittals; identify conflicts, scope gaps, and code or manufacturer non-compliance; recommend corrective action. Create and maintain project schedules, install work orders, material lists, and resource assignments; coordinate procurement, staging, and on-site logistics. Coordinate daily with clients, GCs, electrical/low-voltage subcontractors, IT teams, inspectors, and vendors to sequence work, resolve issues, and maintain milestones. Perform and supervise low-voltage and lighting installations: device mounting, conduit/raceway routing, cable pulls, terminations, grounding, and weatherproofing per drawings, codes, and manufacturer instructions. Install, terminate, and test cables and connectors (access control, PoE cameras, lighting control, sensors, power) using industry-standard testers; document test results.
Program and configure systems:
access control databases, card/credentialing, schedules and alarms; VMS/NVR settings, camera presets/analytics; lighting control scenes and automation logic; intrusion panel programming. Requirements• High school diploma or equivalent Minimum of 5 years of experience in security systems or related industry General electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills Experience reading engineering documents and installation Knowledge of security systems: Access Control, Surveillance, Networking, Intrusion Avigilon, Axis, Milestone, Tridium, PDK, Hanwha knowledge preferred Company provides a vehicle, credit card for fuel, tool allowance, full health benefits, 401k, and MORE! See website for more information about
Grand Valley Automation:
www.gvainc.com Most work is in the state of Michigan (West & Northern) - there may be some work outside of Michigan. • Contact company for full job description. This is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Pay:
$70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Fuel card Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have at least 5 years experience installing security systems? Ability to