Physical Security Engineer

Stantec; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec in Ottawa or Toronto is seeking engineers at junior to senior levels to lead design, implementation, and documentation of integrated electronic security systems for large-scale private, municipal, provincial, and federal projects across Canada and the United States.

You will perform needs analysis, create security zoning diagrams, develop site-ready concepts, coordinate with stakeholders, and help ensure compliance with codes and client requirements while guiding junior staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience designing integrated electronic security systems.
• Ability to work across a range of project scales and teams.
• Familiarity with codes and compliance in security systems.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, modernize, and document integrated security systems.
• Perform needs analysis to define functional requirements and risk considerations.
• Create security zoning diagrams, equipment plans, and project schedules.
• Lead or contribute to design of access control, CCTV, and related platforms.
• Prepare design reports and technical specifications; support tendering.

Job description

Are you passionate about physical security? Are you curious, proactive, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team? Join our experienced and dynamic team in Ottawa or Toronto!

This opportunity is open to junior, intermediate, and senior engineers. Depending on your experience and expertise, you will gradually take on increasing responsibilities and/or be responsible for leading engineering activities related to the implementation of security systems for large-scale projects serving private, municipal, provincial, and federal clients across Canada and the United States.

Responsibilities

Based on your level of experience and autonomy, you will contribute to the design, implementation, modernization, and technical documentation of integrated electronic security systems.

Needs Analysis and Technical Direction

• Identify and analyze client functional requirements, including recommendations stemming from risk and threat assessments, security studies, and existing functional and technical programs.


• Prepare conceptual documentation to support presentations to stakeholders, including security zoning diagrams, functional and block diagrams, equipment location plans, budget estimates, project schedules, and cash flow considerations.

Integrated Electronic Security Systems Design

• Design, plan, upgrade, and document integrated security systems, including access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, intercom systems, and related software platforms such as electronic key management, reporting systems, and specialized applications.


• Develop solutions for visitor management, vehicle and pedestrian access control, biometric technologies, and emerging security solutions.


• Conduct site visits, gather relevant information, and develop engineering concepts aligned with operational requirements and site constraints.


• Develop integrated technical solutions that ensure seamless coordination between subsystems and support effective operation by security personnel.

Functional Spaces and Supporting Infrastructure Design

• Design security operations centers, guard stations, equipment rooms, and other workspaces, with a focus on ergonomics, functionality, operational efficiency, and business continuity.


• Integrate supporting infrastructure requirements, including cabling, technical rooms, power supply, telecommunications, and redundancy strategies.

Standards, Codes, and Compliance

• Apply applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements when preparing engineering concepts and documentation (for example: provincial requirements, electronic security standards, and client-specific project requirements).


• Ensure the technical quality and compliance of all deliverables.

Technical Documentation, Drawings, and Specifications

• Prepare design reports, technical specifications, budget estimates, and other engineering documentation.


• Collaborate closely with senior engineers in the development of technical specifications, contract documents, drawings, and tender packages related to integrated security systems.


• For more experienced engineers, lead and coordinate the work of team members involved in the production of plans and specifications, provide technical oversight to designers and drafters, and, where applicable and authorized by the relevant engineering association, sign and seal engineering documents.

Tendering and Project Support

• Support clients throughout procurement and tendering processes by reviewing submissions, providing technical recommendations, and validating compliance with project requirements.


• Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external clients to gather and communicate technical information.


• Participate in internal and external meetings as the subject matter expert in physical security.


• Support construction administration and site review activities by providing technical clarifications and information required for project execution.