Senior Security Designer

HDR•Round Rock, TX

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or combination of education and relevant experience
A minimum of 10 years experience in security system design and familiarity with Autodesk
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Nice To Haves

PSP (Physical Security Professional) certification
Familiarity with Microsoft suite of programs
Familiarity with Bluebeam REVU
Experience with Data Center and/or Federal projects.
High level of communication and coordination with a local team or teammates across the company.
Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks independently, on schedule and under budget.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
Ability to work in a high-velocity environment managing multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and workmanship quality.
Knowledge of engineering drawing and design standards and practices.
Strong desire for continuous learning and professional education.
Applicants selected may be subject to periodic government background checks when required by client.
Preference given to local candidates
RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer) helpful

Responsibilities

Strong general engineering knowledge of electronic security systems (communications, electronic controls, CCTV, access control, UPS, etc.) and operational coordination with commercial hardware.
Attend new opportunity interview(s) with project principals or project managers.
Ability to develop scope and budgets for ICT/Security projects to assist internal principals and project managers.
Meet with project clients to evaluate, define and review customer needs/objectives and ensure those requirements are met within the project design.
Define and develop complete project related construction documents to include all design documents (SD, DD, CD) to show design intent, project specifications, and assist with system related activities within all construction administration (CA) activities.
Coordinate with integrated, multidisciplinary project teams to develop functional requirements, system designs and other project related requirements.
Develop alternative system design concepts, feasibility and trade-off studies and value-added engineering when required for projects.
Maintain knowledge of current industry product offerings and research new emerging technologies.
Provide Construction Administration Services such as reviewing submittals and responding to contractor questions.
Assist in problem resolution and technical troubleshooting when field support is needed.