Senior ICT / Security Designer

Senior ICT / Security 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.

The Building Engineering Services Group (BES) provides mechanical, electrical, plumbing, site civil, structural and specialty design services for a wide variety of buildings that include public, municipal, private, and Federal project types across the region and globally. With a team of experienced staff in specific market sectors such as Healthcare, Science and Technology, Data Centers, Higher Education, Federal, Transportation, Water, and Resources facilities, we provide engineering excellence for our clients. We have an industry leading focus on sustainable design and energy conservation.

The HDR BES group in New England is looking for a Senior ICT/Security Designer, we'll count on you to:

• Evaluate, select, and apply state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)/ Electronic Security Systems (ESS), techniques, procedures, design and modifications.
• Design and specify ICT/ESS including but not limited to Structured Cabling, Backbone/Horizontal cabling, ESS (Access Control, Camera System and Intrusion Detection Systems, public address systems and other similar low voltage systems.
• Take responsibility for complete set of construction documents.
• Understand that assignments have objectives that require investigation of many variables.
• Independently perform ICT/ESS engineering assignments with broad general instruction from Project Manager as to the results expected.
• Select and recommend procedures, ICT/ESS devices and equipment; write specifications covering ICT/ESS 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 security design process.
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Project Coordinators or Technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPP certification
• RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer) or PSP (Physical Security Professional) is a plus.
• Local candidates are preferred.

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.

Our Commitment:

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.

Primary Location: United States-Maine-Portland

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Information Communication Technology (ICT)/Security

Job Posting: Apr 10, 2026

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.