Security Design Engineer

About the position

TRC is seeking an experienced Security Systems Engineer to be an integral part of its Security and Emergency Management practice. This role involves supporting government and commercial sector clients by assessing, recommending, designing, and improving physical security measures at critical infrastructure facilities across the nation. The successful candidate will leverage a solid engineering and technical foundation to address various vulnerabilities in a physical security context. The position requires collaboration within a diverse team and may involve travel throughout the lower 48 states.

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in electrical or mechanical engineering or systems design (or similar) with professional registration (PE, NICET, etc.)
• 8 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, LenelS2, ExacqVision, 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 occasionally walk and/or stand for extended periods of time, often in outdoor environments
• Basic business acumen and the ability to understand, support and grow client relationships

Nice-to-haves

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) Certification
• Certification as a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) via ASIS International or similar
• Bi-or multi-lingual skills
• Certifications such as CPTED, CBCP, RCDD, CSPM or in other related areas
• Knowledge of fire/life safety systems and standards
• Knowledge of communications systems

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year)
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence
• Jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees