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Sales Engineer II

Pavion, San Jose, CA, United States


Pavion Connects and Protects by providing innovative fire, security, and communication integration solutions to customers across 70+ U.S. locations and 22 countries. We bring industry-leading expertise to clients in enterprise, healthcare, education, government, data center, and retail industries.

As a global leader, Pavion specializes in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of cutting‑edge fire alarm systems, critical communications, video surveillance, access control, and advanced AV technologies. Our mission is to bring clarity and transformation to safety, security, and communication through integral technology and radical service.

With a commitment to safety, reliability, and operational excellence, Pavion ensures scalable, future‑ready solutions tailored to meet and exceed our clients’ needs. Learn more at www.pavion.com.

Pavion and our family of companies are seeking a talented and motivated Sales Engineer II to join our shared services team.

Primary Responsibilities

Works with the Sales department and other Estimators, to perform takeoffs and construct a bill of materials (BOM) with compatible parts and equipment

Supports Project Managers with part number/product issues

Supports the Service department on replacement part identification

Supports the Application Engineering department on complex jobs

Assists with design, issues, and/or questions

Partners with the Sales and Operations departments

Helps to identify and research the correct part number and components

Assists in outlining specifications for servers, workstations, and networks system design

Travels for work related purposes as needed

Walks jobs to determine correct parts and system design

Provide estimating and design support for complex projects, design build projects and other work as directed by the Business

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma

Minimum 4 years' experience with security design and estimation for Access Control, CCTV, Intrusion/Burglary Alarm systems

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Outlook, and Internet Explorer), Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, Access control software, Video Management system software, and BlueBeam software

Access Control, Video System and Intrusion system certifications

Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Experience in data center or hyperscale environments

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Lenel Certified, Genetec Certified, AMAG Certified, Milestone Certified, Avigilon Certified, Brivo Certified, Software House Certified, Honeywell Prowatch Certified

Salary
$100-120K

Disclaimer: This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not be construed as a contract for employment.

Pavion is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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