Physical Security Engineer; Data Centers

Physical Security Engineer (Data Centers)

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At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems.

This job opportunity is available at any location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a Jacobs U.S. based office.

As a Physical Security Engineer assigned to a local Jacobs office you will collaborate closely with our security technology team. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to design and develop security solutions for buildings, facilities, and sites. Your responsibilities will include leading security design efforts, creating schematics, schedules, and plan drawings; performing calculations for video storage, bandwidth usage, and power loads;

contributing to cross-discipline coordination; and identifying potential conflicts or inconsistencies with architectural, civil, electrical, and instrumentation teams.

• Preliminary assessments
• Concept creation
• Leading designs with support from peers, SME’s, and BIM designers
• Internal and external problem resolution
• Drawing and specification production
• Customer and vendor accessibility

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or related technical/scientific discipline; master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• Professional security certifications (CISSP, CPP, PSP, etc.) are a plus.
• 12+ years professional experience in planning, designing, and commissioning physical security systems and/or communication networks; project management experience is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of physical security systems, including video surveillance, access control, biometric systems, and intrusion detection.
• Experience with conducting vulnerability and risk assessments, with understanding of various assessment methodologies.
• Ability to evaluate emerging security technologies and analyze trade‑offs for perimeter intrusion detection.
• Strong understanding of network technologies and cybersecurity principles.
• Exceptional problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and provide/receive constructive feedback.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and design collaboration tools; experience with Revit, ACC, BIM
  360, AutoCAD, and/or Micro Station.
• Thorough knowledge of CSI design and construction specifications.
• Experience estimating and scheduling mid‑ to large‑scale project design effort.
• Knowledge of construction cost estimating for security implementation.

Ideally, you’ll also have:

• Experience leading projects and managing resources.
• Experience mentoring junior staff.
• Design Management experience.
• Design experience in data centers.

Our health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance; a 401(k) plan; ability to purchase company stock at a discount; deferred compensation plan options; unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO); seven paid holidays; one floating holiday; caregiver leave. Eligible employees may also receive merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.