Security Professional Engineer

Physical Security Engineer

Duration: 7+ Months

Work Model:
Hybrid

Location:

Portland, OR 97201, United States

This role is for a Physical Security Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and delivering security solutions for buildings, facilities, and mission‑critical sites. The position involves end‑to‑end security system design, including assessments, concept creation, detailed engineering, cross‑discipline coordination, and support for implementation and commissioning activities.

The engineer will collaborate with internal SMEs, BIM/design teams, and external stakeholders to ensure high‑quality, timely delivery of security engineering projects, particularly in data center and critical infrastructure environments.

• Lead physical security design efforts across multiple concurrent projects
• Conduct preliminary security assessments and develop design concepts
• Produce schematics, drawings, schedules, and technical specifications
• Perform engineering calculations (video storage, bandwidth, power load, etc.)
• Coordinate across architectural, civil, electrical, and instrumentation teams
• Identify and resolve design conflicts and technical inconsistencies
• Support internal and external stakeholder communication and problem resolution
• Ensure project deliverables are completed on time and meet quality standards
• Evaluate emerging security technologies and assess trade‑offs (e.g., camera systems, thermal imaging, radar vs LiDAR)
• Participate in design coordination with BIM and engineering teams
• Support customer and vendor technical discussions
• Contribute to construction documentation and implementation planning

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field (required)
• Master's degree preferred

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in physical security system design, planning, and commissioning
• Experience with mid‑to‑large scale security projects
• Project management experience is a plus

• Strong expertise in physical security systems including:
  • Video surveillance systems
  • Access control systems
  • Intercom systems
  • Intrusion detection systems
• Knowledge of leading security technologies and vendors
• Experience conducting vulnerability and risk assessments
• Understanding of security assessment methodologies
• Strong understanding of networking and cybersecurity principles
• Ability to evaluate and compare emerging security technologies

• Microsoft 365 / Office Suite
• Bluebeam
• AutoCAD, Revit, BIM
  360, ACC, Micro Station (preferred)
• Design collaboration tools
• CSI specifications and construction documentation standards
• Experience with project estimating and scheduling tools

• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred
• Security certifications such as CISSP, CPP, PSP, CCNA, RCDD (preferred)
• Experience in data center security design
• Experience leading projects and managing resources
• Experience mentoring junior engineers
• Design management experience

• Strong problem‑solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to work independently and in cross‑functional teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management capabilities

• Full‑time role
• Hybrid work model (office + remote flexibility)
• US‑based position with flexible location
• Minimal travel required (1-5%)
• Focus on mission‑critical and data center security environments
• Strong emphasis on design ownership, coordination, and delivery accountability