Security Designer II

About the role

We'll count on you to design integrated electronic security systems, calculate electrical power loads, determine UPS requirements, and design system-related single line diagrams. You'll take responsibility for complete sets of construction documents and independently perform security system/electrical engineering assignments with broad general instruction from Project Managers.

Responsibilities

• Design integrated electronic security systems
• Calculate electrical power loads, determine UPS requirements and design of system-related single line diagrams
• Take responsibility for complete set of construction documents
• Understand that assignments have objectives that require investigation of many variables
• Independently perform security system/electrical engineering assignments with broad general instruction from Project Manager as to the results expected
• Write specifications covering all security 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 security design process
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Project Coordinators or Technicians as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in security design and familiarity with Autodesk RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer)
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Qualifications

• CPP certification (preferred)
• Preference given to candidates currently residing in the Mid-Atlantic (VA/MD/DC) Area

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Information Communication Technology (ICT)/Security

Job Posting

Sep 25, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer).

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.