Security Consultant

Stantec • Chicago, IL

3d

About The Position

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec. Your Opportunity The Security Designer performs basic technical and project management duties under the supervision of a Senior Security Consultant or Project Manager. Understands and identifies project requirements and performs independent technical work on basic tasks within one’s own discipline. Provides guidance to Production Coordinator on completion of duties.

Requirements

• Possess basic knowledge of engineering practices within the physical security discipline.
• Knowledge of commonly used and accepted design and construction concepts, practices, procedures.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Proficient in applicable software (i.e. CAD and REVIT).
• Exhibits strong communication skills to confidently interact and communicate scope and coordinate tasks with vendors and inter-discipline co-workers.
• Displays effective organization and time management skills with projects, reports and other duties; effectively manages multiple priorities and is punctual and dependable.
• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 2 years related industry experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with transportation distribution facilities a plus
• ASIS Associate Protection Professional (APP) / Physical Security Professional (PSP) / or other professional certification based on area of expertise preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops basic system designs for Access Control, Video Surveillance, Intrusion Detection, and Intercom systems under minimal supervision; this includes the ability to offer solutions to general technical problems.
• Works in conjunction with senior project engineer to prepare project deliverables per the client’s intent and scope of work outlined in Stantec's proposal.
• Follows Stantec's quality management process; reviews project deliverables prior to submission to QA/AC reviewer.
• Actively participates in the engineering/Professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attend meetings / seminars / conferences.)
• Gives input or creates plans to complete tasks within the project timeline and budget, identifies required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion.
• Meets or exceeds utilization goals and adheres to project budget.
• Identifies and reports potential roadblocks and competing client and co-worker priorities that may inhibit the ability to maintain the project scope, schedule, and budget.

What This Job Offers

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