Senior ICT Security Designer
HDR · United States-Utah-Salt Lake City ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Design
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We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
- Evaluate, select and apply state-of-the-art security system, techniques, procedures, design and modifications
- Design and specify security systems including but not limited to PLC, CCTV and card access equipment
- Take responsibility for complete set of construction documents
- Regularly present designs in client-facing settings, representing HDR in a positive and professional manner
- 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
- Assume lead designer role in a fast-paced design environment, taking responsibility for drawings and specifications for entire design discipline.
- Independently perform ICT/Security engineering assignments with broad general instruction from Project Manager as to the results expected
- Create construction drawings, write specifications covering all ICT/Security system matters; perform reviews and work directly with owners as a part of project team
- Regularly perform cross-discipline coordination to ensure fully coordinated scope.
- Mentor junior designers as needed to cross-train and grow the ICT/Security team.
- Select and recommend procedures, security devices and equipment; 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
- Engineering Bachelor’s degree
- BICSI DCDC, OSP, or RTPM a plus
- Experience with Data Centers and Federal Entities
- “Can-Do” and problem-solving mind-set.
- Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks independently, on schedule and under budget.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
- Strong computer skills and a proficiency or able to work in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work in Revit with the ability to learn new applications quickly.
- Knowledge of engineering drawings and design standards and practices.
- Strong desire for continuous learning and professional education.
- Preference given to local candidates