About this opportunity
People Driven Technology Inc lists this Engineering Assistant, Physical Security opportunity in wixom, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Engineering Assistant, Physical Security
People Driven Technology Inc Wixom, Michigan, United States
About this position
People Driven Technology, Inc is a fast-growing, modern technology integrator focused on delivering innovative IT solutions across the Midwest. We are a family-owned, local firm that focuses on simple, scalable business and technical outcomes for our clients. We leverage our decades of the combined business, technology, and engineering experience to deliver these outcomes, in a methodical manner. We’re not out to build and measure our business based on revenue but rather by the collective successes of our customers. We believe that mutual integrity, passion, and teamwork are the cornerstone values that define the relationships with our customers and strategic partners. When we engage, we are all-in so to better those we serve.
We are looking for an Engineering Assistant, Physical Security to support technical design and project delivery across our physical security practice and all markets. In this role you would prepare CAD drawings, system diagrams, hardware submittals, as-built documentation, and closeout packages for RFP responses and other phased-construction projects . The ideal candidate can interpret physical security system architecture, including devices, risers, cabling, and related infrastructure, and translate field and design information into accurate, professional deliverables.
What You Would Do
Create CAD and Technical Design Deliverables
Produce and revise physical security CAD drawings, floor plans, risers, wiring and cable diagrams, device layouts, system diagrams, and details using Autodesk tools and company standards.
Translate project drawings, specifications, product data, system architecture, field conditions, and engineering direction into coordinated deliverables.
Apply approved changes, substitutions, updates, and redlines; maintain drawing standards, templates, and production tools while recommending improvements.
Prepare Submittals, As-Builts, and Closeout Packages
Prepare, quality-check, and submit hardware submittals, shop drawings, product data, system diagrams, transmittals, and related packages.
Produce final as-built drawings and closeout documentation from approved designs, field updates, test records, and customer requirements.
Manage revisions, approvals, issue dates, naming conventions, and version control while supporting RFP and phased-construction workflows.
Maintain Document Control
Coordinate with Project Managers and the Operations Lead to align drawing, submittal, and closeout production with project schedules and progress updates.
Maintain project folders, drawing and submittal logs, approval records, shared-system information, and construction-management portal content.
Communicate status, responsibilities, next steps, and deadlines; participate in coordination meetings and cross-functional handoffs.
Identify and escalat missing information, delayed reviews, vendor issues, conflicting direction, and other project risks.
Support Quality and Process Improvement
Review deliverables for completeness, technical accuracy, legibility, formatting, revision accuracy, coordination, and alignment with project requirements.
Maintain standard drawing, submittal, transmittal, coversheet, and closeout templates in coordination with Marketing and approved branding guidelines.
Develop practical checklists and repeatable workflows, and protect confidential project, customer, vendor, pricing, and technical information.
What We Are Looking For
An associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience in drafting, engineering technology, physical security, low-voltage systems, building automation, construction technology, or a related field.
Two or more years of hands‑on experience in physical security, low-voltage systems, building automation, electrical systems, construction technology, or a comparable technical design environment. Direct physical security experience is strongly preferred.
Proficiency with Autodesk applications such as AutoCAD; experience with Revit or comparable tools is a plus.
The ability to read and apply construction drawings, floor plans, risers, cabling information, product documentation, specifications, schedules, redlines, and technical correspondence.
Experience supporting submittals, shop drawings, product data, as-built documents, system diagrams, or construction closeout packages.
Working proficiency with Bluebeam for markups, reviews, comparisons, and PDF package preparation, along with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, shared document repositories, and virtual meeting software.
Familiarity with access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, intercom, and related network infrastructure.
Strong organization, attention to detail, communication, follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while escalating issues appropriately.
Experience supporting K-12, municipal, commercial, or phased-construction projects.
Experience with Procore, Textura, or similar construction-management platforms.
What We Would Offer You
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your dependents.
401(k) Retirement Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability.
Competitive compensation.
Collaborative and welcoming office culture.
Work-life balance and unlimited paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer
People Driven Technology, Inc is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and our business needs.
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Worksite address
wixom, MI, 48393, US
Who can apply
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