Physical Security Engineer

Stantec; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Wellness program

Group retirement savings plan

Employee stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec’s Buildings team in Ottawa or Toronto is seeking a seasoned engineer to lead integrated security systems projects for clients across Canada and the U.S. You will design, document, and coordinate access control, video surveillance, intrusion, and related platforms, ensuring regulatory compliance and security best practices.

Responsibilities include needs analysis, technical direction, site visits, and guiding junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in good standing with PEO or eligible to obtain registration.
• Experience in the physical security industry is an asset.
• Strong proficiency in English and French, spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Identify client functional requirements and perform risk/ security assessments.
• Prepare conceptual documentation and diagrams for stakeholders.
• Design, plan, upgrade and document integrated electronic security systems (access control, intrusion, video, intercom).
• Develop visitor management, biometric, and related security solutions.
• Conduct site visits and coordinate subsystems for seamless operation.
• Prepare design reports, drawings, specifications, and tender packages.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation

Job description

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.

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!

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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in good standing with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO), or eligibility to obtain registration.
• Experience in the physical security industry is considered an asset.
• Strong proficiency in both English and French, spoken and written, is required.
• ASP Construction card is considered an asset.
• High standards of integrity, professional ethics, and discretion.
• Strong attention to detail and sense of accountability.
• Eligible to obtain a Government of Canada Security Clearance (mandatory).

Pay Range

• Lower Mainland - Colombie-Britannique-$94,600.00 - $137,100.00 Annuel

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) will have access to health, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health care spending account, wellness spending account, group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, group tax-free savings account, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, and paid time off.
• Temporary/casual employees will have access to group registered retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase program, and group tax-free savings account.
• The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location

Canada | ON | Ottawa

Other Locations

Canada | ON | Toronto

Organization

1586 Buildings-CA Quebec BSS-Ottawa ON

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

Job Posting

17/08/2026 06:08:02