Electronic Security Systems Project Engineer

USA Thornton Tomasetti • Washington DC, WA

1d • $90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world's challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career. The Role The Electronic Security Systems Project Engineer is responsible for all security technology design on a wide range of commercial, educational, sports, entertainment, government, and infrastructure project types. This position will integrate with a dynamic, diverse and growing Thornton Tomasetti security team conducting Threat, Vulnerability, Risk Assessments, as well as physical security design and consulting, and will include advising our clients through planning, design, and construction. The engineer will be responsible for providing innovative security technology solutions through design and consulting in addition to supporting RFP/RFQ responses for obtaining new project work. This role will require some travel to project sites to attend meetings with clients. The success of this position will be delivered through innovative solutions, communications, and teamwork, as well as a proactive attitude and a strong drive for excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in technical/STEM discipline
• 5+ years of relevant work in security technology and integration preferred
• Experience supporting DoD , Federal Government IT infrastructure, and/or Data Centers including IT infrastructure for Electronic Security Systems (ACS / IDS / VSS / Biometrics), is strongly preferred
• Revit Modeling Experience (navigating models and developing drawings)
• PSP certification preferred
• Excellent verbal and technical writing skills
• Self-motivated and team-oriented with a p assion to innovate
• Capable of attaining a United States Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Electronic Security System design and consulting.
• Integration of technical and system security requirements, including, but not limited to Access Control, intrusion detection systems (IDS), video surveillance systems (VSS), and duress systems, into the overall security design drawings/models.
• Maintain familiarity with current and emerging electronic security vendors and solutions such as access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, biometrics, barriers, etc.
• Conduct large scale security audits and assessments.
• Work closely with vendors to develop solutions that exceed our clients’ expectations.
• Write technical reports summarizing results, recommended security solutions, risk mitigation measures, and transition to technology implementation.
• Create and maintain product specifications.
• Coordinate directly with clients and other project team members.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Transit (where available)
• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees