Security Designer

Job Overview

HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group is hiring ICT (Information & Communication Technology) / Physical Security Technicians and Designers to join our team in Charleston, South Carolina. The role focuses on designing and implementing cutting‑edge physical security and telecommunications infrastructure for clients across a range of projects.

• Produce floor plans, device layouts, riser diagrams, details, and system schematics for telecommunications, access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and perimeter protection.
• Review RFPs, scopes of work, and technical specifications for integrators and vendors.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and as-built documentation for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Act as a technical authority for telecommunications and/or physical security infrastructure.
• Demonstrate strong general engineering knowledge of either horizontal/backbone cabling or electronic security systems and coordinate with commercial hardware vendors.
• Design cabling pathways such as conduits or cable tray systems and proper bonding systems.
• Meet with project clients to evaluate, define, and review customer needs and ensure project design meets requirements.
• Define and develop complete project construction documents (SD, DD, CD) to show design intent and assist with system‑related construction administration activities.
• Coordinate with integrated multidisciplinary project teams to develop functional requirements and system designs.
• Edit telecommunication or security specification for the specific project.
• Maintain knowledge of current industry product offerings and research emerging technologies.
• Assist in problem resolution and technical troubleshooting when field support is needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Engineering bachelor’s degree, RCDD or PSP preferred.
• Entry‑level to five years of related work experience.
• Can‑do attitude and problem‑solving mindset.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Revit or AutoCAD a bonus.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and design standards.
• Strong desire for continuous learning and professional education.
• Applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Preference given to local candidates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in security design and familiarity with Autodesk.
• RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer) and Electrical Engineering degree helpful.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.