Security Designer I (Venue Sector)

About the role

A Designer I at Henderson is responsible for designing basic building systems, preparing technical documents, and performing engineering calculations. This role involves drafting and design, business development, client experience, and continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and designs basic engineering systems in collaboration with experienced design staff.
• Prepares system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
• Reviews shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Prepares or modifies reports, plans, and designs for projects.
• Acts as a mentor to less experienced designers.
• Supports business development or pursuit activities.
• Participates in client, company, and/or industry events to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Fosters a client-centric mindset and approach.
• Communicates with clients as needed for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work.
• Sometimes visits job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
• Identifies and seeks to fill gaps in industry and/or discipline knowledge on a continuous basis.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of common industry software, including Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and Microsoft Office products.
• Researches and reviews new products, industry trends, and evolving codes and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field of engineering (mechanical, electrical, fire protection, or architectural).
• 1 year of relevant experience or 4 years of experience with high school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam preferred.
• Additional certifications and accreditations aligned with the relevant technical field (e.g., BEMP, CPD, CDP, NICET, RCDD, etc.) preferred.
• Basic proficiency in engineering design: basic knowledge of the A&E industry, codes, design guides, and standards.
• Knowledge may be applicable to a limited range of practice, project, or program types.
• Proficiency with Revit and Bluebeam Revu preferred.
• High technical aptitude: ability to learn, understand, and utilize various systems and processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels in a clear and concise manner.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Team-oriented and willing to function in a highly collaborative environment, in group projects, and leading less experienced designers.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and adjust to coaching.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and engineering design software applicable to your discipline or focus.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate proficiency in all core competencies as described and characterized in this job description.
• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional travel may be required (10-15%).
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Skills

• Communication: Keeps others informed, listens attentively, and responds openly to others.
• Integrity: Demonstrates consideration for the opinions, perspectives, and experiences of others, takes responsibility for personal actions, and delivers on commitments.
• Quality Orientation: Takes steps to ensure work is done correctly, delivers on client expectations, strives to follow policies and procedures.
• Teamwork/Inclusion: Shares time, effort, and consideration with others, gets curious, takes interest, and learns from the diversity of others, shows enthusiasm for team goals.
• Continuous Learning: Views mistakes and change as a growth opportunity, recognizes gaps in personal knowledge, enthusiastically pursues opportunities to learn something new, engages others when tackling an unfamiliar task or responsibility.
• Functional/Technical Expertise: Recognizes routine problems and identifies solutions, keeps up with industry and/or discipline standards, maintains best practice throughout all job functions.

Benefits

• Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid training for professional development.
• Performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive and extensive insurance.
• Paid term life and disability.
• Health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off and sick time.
• Financial wellness and coaching program.

Pay

Individual salaries may be higher or lower than the stated ranges depending on factors unrelated to the applicant’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ethnicity, age, or disability. Salary can vary from these ranges based on geographic cost of labor statistical differentials.

Schedule

Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer. Occasional travel may be required (10-15%).

Benefits

• Industry-leading 401K match and profit sharing.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid training for professional development.
• Performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive and extensive insurance.
• Paid term life and disability.
• Health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off and sick time.
• Financial wellness and coaching program.