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Join a collaborative team designing integrated security and life safety systems for the spaces where people work, learn, receive care, and connect.\nCHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Security Electronics Engineer I to join our MEP Team in Albany, NY or Syracuse, NY. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting innovative building design projects while developing practical solutions that strengthen security, improve system performance, and create safer environments.\nWhat You'll Do:\nAssist in the design, development, and implementation of electronic security and life safety systems for public, private, and institutional facilities including CCTV, access control, intercom, perimeter intrusion detection, mass notification, monitoring, and other related security technologies\nSupport senior engineers in preparing design drawings, technical specifications, reports, and calculations\nPerform calculations and design tasks using industry standards, regulatory guidelines, codes, and best practices for optimizing integrated building solutions\nJoin field assignments with senior staff to document existing conditions, evaluate systems, and support project planning and design\nWhat You Bring:\nBachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering required\nNo experience required; however prior internships and/or relevant coursework is preferred\nStrong theoretical foundation and familiarity with engineering software (Revit, AutoCAD, BlueBeam, etc.)\nProficiency in Microsoft Office\nExcellent organizational and communication skills with a desire to work in a collaborative team\nParticipation in professional engineering society/organization preferred\nEngineer-in-Training (EIT) certification a plus\nWhy You'll Love It Here:\nBuild practical experience designing security and life safety systems that help protect people, facilities, and communities\nCollaborate with architects, engineers, and technical specialists across a wide range of building projects\nGrow your skills through hands-on design work, field exposure, and guidance from experienced professionals\nContribute to smarter, safer, and more efficient spaces from the earliest stages of your career\nCurious about the impactful work our MEP team is doing? Explore how CHA delivers integrated, energy-conscious solutions for high-performance buildings by visiting: CHA MEP.\nSalary Range:\n$70,000 - $80,000\nSalary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.\nCulture/EEO Statement:\nAt CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. 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