
Junior ESS Design Engineer
Alexandria, VAFull-timeSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Insight Global is seeking an entry-level/junior Design Engineer for its Electronic Security team in Alexandria, Virginia. The role supports U.S. Government integrated physical security installations through estimating, design-package creation, stakeholder guidance, and delivery-phase support. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with potential travel once per quarter. The candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. Government clearance.
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Job Description
We are looking for an Entry Level/Jr Design Engineer to join our Electronic Security team immediately. This person will sit in Alexandria, VA. Schedule is Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm, with the potential to travel x1 per quarter. This position does require the ability to obtain a US Government Clearance.
Role: Physical security estimator and designer, working in a collaborative team environment supporting U.S. Government integrated physical security installations.
As a member of the estimation and design team the primary responsibilities include:
- Performing take-offs and building proposals for RFPs sent out by the customer (Project values of $50,000 to $5M+)
- Creating design packages for awarded projects
- Function as a subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders
- Providing guidance during the delivery phase of assigned awarded projects
- Creating change order proposals for assigned projects
Other responsibilities include:
- Helping maintain proposal documentation
- Working with the PMO team to develop solutions for problematic installations
- Working with vendors to keep product lists and pricing current
- Maintaining a positive work environment
- Other tasks as assigned
Skills and Requirements
- 0-2 years of professional experience
- Ability to use a computer and MS Office
- Previous experience using AutoCAD - high preference
- Background in IT, Systems Engineering, Electronic Security ETC.
- Experience or knowledge with electronic security system installation/service
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].
How this job compares
Set against the 2,830 open Design Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Virginia median$104–156K/yr85 salary ranges
- US median$42–55/hr100 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 109 open Design Engineer jobs in Virginia and 2,830 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
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- Experience
- This posting asks for no prior experience — less than three in four Design Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,288 postings).
- Education
- 2,060 of the 2,830 open Design Engineer jobs (73%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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