Security Design Engineer

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We’re seeking an experienced Security Systems Designer to be an integral part of TRCs Security and Emergency Management practice and a trusted member of a team responsible for supporting our government and commercial sector clients. In this role you will participate in assessing, recommending, designing, and improving physical security measures at critical infrastructure facilities nationally. The successful candidate will build upon a solid engineering and technical foundation and apply this knowledge in a physical security setting to address various types of vulnerabilities.

The ability to work as part of a coordinated, diverse team is critical.

This position can be based in any locations within the lower 48 US States.

• Participate in security assessments and develop security standards/specifications, master plans, and similar documents in collaboration with other team members and clients
• Have a working knowledge of electrical design concepts and standards.
• Develop security designs and prepare construction documentation, such as drawings and specifications for electronic security systems (e.g., video, access control, intrusion detection, etc.).
• Work with the various law enforcement and regulatory agencies as required
• Author reports, technical memos, and other deliverables
• Interact with a diverse set of clients including government agency personnel, public officials, business, and nonprofit staff
• Travel throughout the U.S. (travel estimated at 10-25% of the year)
• Participate in marketing TRC’s services to clients and responses to RFQ/RFPs

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in electrical or mechanical engineering or systems design (or similar) with professional registration (PE, NICET, etc.)
• 5 or more years of experience
• Self‑motivated
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Experience with computer‑aided analysis and design tools
• Ability to work with design team that will produce drawings in electronic format (e.g. – AutoCAD) and/or the ability to generate documents in AutoCAD
• Previous experience designing electronic security systems (e.g., video, access control, etc.)
• Working knowledge of the major security platforms and systems (e.g., Genetec, Avigilon, Honeywell, Milestone, Lenel
  
  S2, Exacq Vision, Axis Communications, etc.)
• Experience with development of performance standards and specifications for security systems
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and low voltage standards
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a larger team to support business objectives
• Work closely with government emergency management, law enforcement and security agencies
• Ability to travel periodically to meet client and project needs
• Ability to work in commercial and industrial settings and follow strict safety protocols
• Fluent written and verbal English communication skills
• Ability to pass multiple detailed background checks (including criminal history) and drug screening
• US Citizen, with current driver’s license and ability to travel by air, bus, train, etc.
• Proficiency with standard MS Office tools, laptop computers, and/or related tools
• The ability to…