Project Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists

Description

Perimeter Security Partners (“PSP”) is looking for a skilled engineer to augment our growing construction team. PSP designs, engineers, constructs, and maintains physical and electronic security systems for high‑risk assets to serve governmental, commercial, and industrial customers worldwide. The next stage of PSP’s growth requires the addition of a detail‑oriented, hands‑on project engineer to strengthen the company’s engineering team’s ability to support its internal and external customers.

The project engineer will develop work plans for design‑build construction projects, participate in the design and development of new products, collaborate with project management to solve field constructability challenges, and develop submittals for construction projects.

• Develop design‑build construction drawing packages to include the following:
  • Demolition and existing conditions.
  • Civil site plans.
  • Civil details.
  • Electrical site plans.
  • Single‑line diagrams.
• Collaborate with other engineers to research and develop potential new proprietary products, including planning full‑scale crash tests.
• Develop standard drawing details.
• Develop proprietary product documentation, including data sheets, shop drawings, O&M manuals, specifications, and installation manuals.
• Prepare material and equipment submittals.
• Develop threat paths and perform calculations for threat scenarios when designing security site plans.
• Liaise with vendors to ensure materials are delivered to specifications.
• Prepare site layouts and assist estimating with material take‑offs from bid drawings.
• Collaborate with project managers, construction managers, and field technicians to develop modifications to construction drawings as required to adjust for site conditions.
• Conduct project site investigations to gather information on existing conditions, field measurements, and other items in support of design development.
• Prepare as‑built drawings and closeout documents in conjunction with project managers and field personnel.

• Minimum of two years’ experience in an engineering or drafting role.
• Highly proficient with AutoCAD required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology required.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Skilled in writing and editing content with keen attention to detail.
• Experience with Procore project management software or similar desired.
• Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• Ability to sit at a computer workstation for several hours at a time.

• Duties are performed primarily in PSP’s Brentwood, TN office.
• Opportunity for occasional (< 5%) travel within the United States.

• Full Time / Salary ($65,, depending on experience)
• Matching 401K (4%)
• Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Eligibility for Profit Sharing Bonus
• PSP provides a significant contribution toward premiums for medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• The company offers a 401(k) plan with a company matching contribution, telephone allowance, paid time off, paid holidays. Nashville Predators season tickets available for employee use.

Perimeter Security Partners is a three‑time Inc. 5000 listed rapidly growing company that designs, constructs and maintains perimeter security systems for some of our country’s most critical government and private facilities, including: the U.S. Military, National Park Service, data centers, corporate headquarters, stadiums, utilities and other critical infrastructure assets.

PSP is a nimble, dynamic, and growing company that offers extraordinary room for personal and professional growth as you learn the industry and demonstrate your initiative. We have a team‑oriented, collegial culture fostering direct collaboration with the owners to ensure our projects are completed successfully and customers are satisfied. Protect those who make our country strong!