Physical Security Design Engineer

Control Risks • DC

84d • $100,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Physical Security Design Engineer role will be experienced in protective design, physical security and/or civil construction to support the Client's Global Security Systems & Technology program. The Specialist will possess strong knowledge in security, design, construction, and project delivery processes as they relate to protective design and physical security for critical facilities, particularly data centers. This position will focus on coordination, incorporation, and review of physical security requirements including site layout, barriers and fencing, access controls, intrusion detection systems, video surveillance, security lighting, and structural hardening for new build projects. In addition, the position requires close coordination with operational and technological security teams as well as architects and engineers across a variety of disciplines (Civil, Landscape, Structural, Architectural, Electrical, and Security). This role will support project delivery on the Client's leased and owned data centers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering (Civil, Structural).
• 2-3+ years of relevant work experience (e.g., design, construction, O&M) or 4+ years of experience in technical and/or physical security design.
• Knowledge of and experience with design and construction management.
• Experience with mission critical and/or technical facility projects.
• Experience with communicating technical information to technical and non-technical personnel.
• Relevant professional registration(s) and/or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all protective design requirements and guidelines are clearly communicated to the project team.
• Attend meetings with project design teams to coordinate protective design requirements, review ongoing project progress, and provide guidance on the implementation of standards.
• Work with internal partners to ensure that protective design elements are appropriately coordinated across standards, schematic design documents (drawings and specifications), and detailed design documents.
• Work with external design consultants to ensure that protective design elements are appropriately incorporated into contract documents according to standards and in adherence to local and international laws.
• Review design team drawings, contractor submittals, and RFIs.
• Work with internal and external partners to ensure that protective design elements are constructed, commissioned, and maintained in accordance with internal standards and industry best practices.
• Support efforts to scale the protective design practice including activities related to evaluation of current practices, investigation of new technologies, means and methods, and development of presentation materials, forms, and guidance documents.

Benefits

• Competitively positioned compensation and benefits package.
• Discretionary bonus scheme that incentivizes and rewards individuals based on company and individual performance.
• Hybrid working arrangements that emphasize the value of in-person time together while supporting flexible and remote working.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees