Senior Security/telecommunications Designer

Senior Security/Telecommunications Designer

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

In the role of Senior Security/Telecommunications Designer, we'll count on you to:

• Evaluate, select and apply state-of-the-art low voltage technology system, techniques, procedures, design and modifications
• Design and specify low voltage technology systems including but not limited to technology systems with structured cabling, outside plant and fiber optic systems
• Understand medical technology systems design such as nurse call, patient EETV, physiological monitoring, EMS radio and distributed antenna systems
• Take responsibility for complete set of construction documents
• Recognize that assignments have objectives that require investigation of many variables
• Independently perform low voltage technology/electrical engineering assignments with broad general instruction from Project Manager as to the results expected
• Select and recommend procedures, security devices and equipment, write specifications covering all low voltage technology system matters, perform reviews, and work directly with owners as a part of project team
• Assist other Designers, Project Coordinators or Technicians as needed, and be responsible for work in all phases of low voltage technology design process
• Conduct QA/QC on work of other Project Coordinators or Technicians as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• RCDD or PSP preferred
• Preference given to local candidates

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience in security system design and familiarity with Autodesk
• RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer) helpful
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Primary Location: United States-Virginia-Glen Allen

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

BusinessClass: Information Communication Technology (ICT)/Security