HDR · 6 hours ago
Telecommunications / Security Designer
Glen Allen, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expHDR is a company that values employee engagement and innovation in building engineering. As a Telecommunications/Security Designer, you will design critical infrastructure that supports the digital age, working on telecommunications and security systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to meet client needs and project specifications.
ArchitectureConsulting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Have strong general engineering knowledge of either the telecommunication (Horizontal/Backbone cabling and pathways) or electronic security systems (communications, electronic controls, CCTV, access control, UPS, etc.) and operational coordination with commercial hardware
Meet with project clients to evaluate, define and review customer needs/objectives and insure 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
Qualification
Required
Have strong general engineering knowledge of either the telecommunication (Horizontal/Backbone cabling and pathways) or electronic security systems (communications, electronic controls, CCTV, access control, UPS, etc.) and operational coordination with commercial hardware
Meet with project clients to evaluate, define and review customer needs/objectives and insure 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
Due to client contract requirements, US-born citizenship is required
Preferred
Associate or technical school degree, or combination of education and relevant experience
5 years of related work experience
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
Strong computer skills and proficiency to work in Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, must be able to learn new applications quickly
Knowledge of engineering drawing and design standards and practices
Strong desire for continuous learning and professional education
Preference given to local candidates
Company
HDR
HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
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Galen Meysenburg
CFO
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Jeff Glover
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