ICT & Physical Security Design Engineer

HDR, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. in Charleston, SC is seeking ICT/Physical Security Designers to design and implement cutting-edge security and telecommunications infrastructure for clients across diverse projects.

You will produce floor plans, device layouts, riser diagrams, and system schematics reflecting design intent and ensure compliance with project requirements. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related experience; 5+ years in security design is preferred, with Autodesk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in security design and familiarity with Autodesk.
• RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer) and Electrical Engineering degree helpful.
• Commitment to being an active participant in our employee‑owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Produce floor plans, device layouts, riser diagrams, details, and system schematics for telecommunications, access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and perimeter protection.
• Review RFPs, scopes of work, and technical specifications for integrators and vendors.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and as-built documentation for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Act as a technical authority for telecommunications and/or physical security infrastructure.
• Demonstrate engineering knowledge and coordinate with hardware vendors.
• Design cabling pathways such as conduits or cable tray systems and bonding systems.
• Meet with project clients to evaluate and review customer needs and ensure design meets requirements.
• Define and develop complete project construction documents (SD, DD, CD).
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to develop functional requirements and system designs.
• Edit telecommunications or security specifications for the project.
• Stay informed about current industry products and emerging technologies.
• Assist in problem resolution and field support.

Skills

Telecommunications knowledge

Physical security design

Project coordination

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Documentation

Deadline management

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

RCDD

Security design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR, Inc. in Charleston, SC is seeking ICT/Physical Security Designers to design and implement cutting-edge security and telecommunications infrastructure for clients across diverse projects.

You will produce floor plans, device layouts, riser diagrams, and system schematics reflecting design intent and ensure compliance with project requirements. Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related experience; 5+ years in security design is preferred, with Autodesk