Senior ICT/Security Designer

HDR•Fort Collins, CO

33d

About The Position

HDR is seeking a Senior ICT/Security Designer to work within its Building Engineering Services Group. The role designs critical infrastructure for data centers and commercial environments, supporting technology, sustainability, and human experience. The designer evaluates and applies ICT and security systems and independently performs design assignments with broad general direction from the Project Manager. The role takes lead responsibility for the discipline’s drawings and specifications, coordinates across disciplines, presents designs to clients, mentors junior designers, and conducts quality assurance and quality control of other designers’ work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
At least 10 years of experience in security system design.
Familiarity with Autodesk.
Commitment to active participation in HDR’s employee-owned culture.
Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks independently, and deliver products on schedule and under budget.
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a high-velocity environment while maintaining attention to detail and quality of workmanship.
Strong computer skills and proficiency in, or ability to work with, Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of engineering drawings and design standards and practices.
Strong desire for continuous learning and professional education.

Nice To Haves

Current BICSI RCDD (Registered Communications Distribution Designer) credential; RCDD is also described as helpful in the required qualifications.
BICSI DCDC, OSP, or RTPM credential.
PSP (Physical Security Professional) credential.
Experience with data centers and federal entities.
Ability to work in Revit and AutoCAD, and to learn new applications quickly.
A can-do attitude and problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, select, and apply state-of-the-art ICT/security systems, techniques, procedures, designs, and modifications.
Design and specify ICT systems, including outside-plant and inside-plant fiber-optic and copper backbones, horizontal cabling, bonding, cabling pathways, and telecommunications room design.
Design and specify security systems, including access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance.
Present designs in client-facing settings and represent HDR professionally.
Lead design in a fast-paced environment and take responsibility for drawings and specifications for the entire design discipline.
Independently perform ICT/security engineering assignments with broad general instruction from the Project Manager regarding expected results.
Coordinate across disciplines to ensure the scope is fully coordinated.
Mentor junior designers to support cross-training and development of the ICT/security team.
Conduct QA/QC reviews of other ICT/security designers’ work.
Perform other duties as needed.