Engineer, Security Solutions

Des Moines, IA -OR- Cedar Rapids, IA -OR- Kansas City, MO Why Basepoint Building Automations Basepoint was built on the belief that the best companies are owned by the people who show up every day to do the work. As an employee-owned building automation company, we approach every project with a long-term mindset, shared accountability, and pride in doing the work right. Our people are owners, which means higher standards, stronger teamwork, and a long-term mindset. When you join Basepoint, you're not just taking a job – you're helping build something you own.

What We Have to Offer:

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts – HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary The Engineer, Security Solutions is responsible for designing, integrating, and supporting secure building automation and electronic security systems, including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and the networked controls that connect them. This role interprets project requirements, prepares detailed technical submittals, and collaborates with project teams and field personnel to resolve design and installation issues, support project handoffs, and maintain accurate documentation. The engineer applies security and controls expertise, along with continuous improvement practices, to deliver solutions that protect client facilities and meet project goals, budgets, and client needs. Core Values In Action

• Confident: Apply security and controls expertise to develop reliable, defensible designs and clearly explain technical and risk-based decisions. Recognize the impact of design accuracy on field teams, value others’ expertise, and continually build knowledge of building automation security technologies and best practices.
• Committed: Take ownership of accurate security submittals, documentation, and project handoffs. Address design and vulnerability gaps head-on, follow through on commitments, and support project teams in delivering secure solutions that meet client requirements and project budgets.
• Compassionate: Listen to understand the security needs and operational challenges of clients, project teams, technicians, and programmers. Respond to questions and feedback without judgment, acknowledge knowledge gaps, and seek help when needed to resolve issues collaboratively.
• Innovative: Explore creative, practical solutions to security integration and cybersecurity challenges in building automation environments. Adapt to emerging threats, technologies, and parts obsolescence, and use field feedback to improve the accuracy, clarity, and effectiveness of engineering deliverables.
• One: Partner with sales representatives, project managers, technicians, programmers, and client IT teams to combine expertise and achieve shared project goals. Support clear handoffs, solve problems together, and share lessons from both successes and setbacks to strengthen the team.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No

Essential Duties

• Interpret construction drawings, specifications, and security requirements to design integrated building automation and security systems that align with the project design intent.
• Incorporate access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related security devices with building automation and DDC controls platforms.
• Apply cybersecurity best practices to building automation networks, including network segmentation, device hardening, credential management, and secure BAS communication protocols.
• Resolve discrepancies among security design intent, system capabilities, network constraints, and installed equipment configurations.
• Collaborate with sales representatives, project managers, and client IT and facilities teams to ensure designs meet project goals, budget constraints, and client requirements.
• Prepare detailed security submittals, including system diagrams, device schedules, riser and network diagrams, wiring details, panel layouts, and third-party system integration details.
• Coordinate project deliverables, respond to requests for information, and support project orientation, commissioning, and handoff.
• Maintain accurate records to support long-term maintenance, troubleshooting, and security audits.
• Stay current on building automation and physical security industry trends, emerging threats, technologies, parts obsolescence, and best practices.
• Conduct site visits to assess security requirements, help resolve installation issues, and validate system effectiveness.
• Seek constructive feedback from technicians and programmers who use the department’s deliverables to continually improve their accuracy and clarity.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the growing department.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, computer, or controls engineering, cybersecurity, or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in CAD or Visio and the ability to interpret mechanical, electrical, and security blueprints.
• Hands-on experience designing and integrating security and control systems for complex projects, with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and cybersecurity.
• Familiarity with access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems; DDC controllers; low-voltage wiring; BAS communication protocols (such as BACnet and Modbus); and IP networking fundamentals.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites as needed.
• Collaborative approach and strong communication skills to work effectively with project managers, clients, IT teams, and field technicians.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel regularly between multiple client and office locations
• Capability to walk through various work environments including offices, warehouses, and field location
• Capability to lift and carry materials up to 15 pounds occasionally
• Ability to work in various environmental conditions including outdoor settings when visiting job sites
• Capability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through digital platforms