Security Design Architect: Cutting-Edge ESS Solutions

GHD; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

Wellness Benefit

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Security Design Consultant to lead the design of electronic security systems including access control, video surveillance, IDS, vehicle barriers, and intercoms. You will collaborate with architects and engineers to produce construction drawings, specs, and estimates through project closeout, delivering innovative, compliant solutions.

The role requires strong project management skills, knowledge of industry standards, and the ability to work in a hybrid model with some travel;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; equivalent combination of education, skills, knowledge and experience will be considered
• Ability to work independently in Autodesk Revit required, 5+ Years experience a plus
• ASIS PSP Required (or ability to obtain it within 6 months); ASIS CPP a plus
• Completed the Software House C-Cure 9000 Applications Engineer/Consultant training
• 5-10 years of relevant security consulting experience
• Experience with ATFP and CPTED
• Expert knowledge of industry leading access control, camera, NVR, video analytics, network, PLC, and intercom systems
• Strong project management skills, coordinating multi-disciplinary projects on time and within budget
• Working knowledge of state and national building and energy codes and standards a plus
• Limited travel outside of the Washington D.C. area is anticipated

Responsibilities

• Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
• Community of Practice Management: Participate in a community of practice in a defined area of expertise or consulting to begin to build own expertise.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Conduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends.
• Engineering Inspections: Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures, and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the development of, and implement feasibility testing of, proposed engineering solutions to provide feedback and data to validate the design.
• Health, Safety, and Environment: Follow the organization's health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions to identify and mitigate environmental risks and risks to the well‑being of self and others in the workplace; instruct the team in safe working methods; identify instances of risky behaviors within the team and take appropriate action, escalating serious issues as appropriate.
• Knowledge Management System: Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.
• Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
• Request for Bid Solicitation/Proposal/Tender Response: Gather information and resources, draft and complete standardized proposals, and fulfill all process requirements (in terms of deadlines, documentation, etc.) in response to bid solicitations, request for proposal, and request for tender to create the best chance of being awarded the contract.
• Testing: Use product specifications to design test procedures and standards.

Skills

Autodesk Revit

ASIS PSP

ASIS CPP

Electrical engineering

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Software House C-Cure 9000

Video analytics

Job description

GHD is seeking a Security Design Consultant to lead the design of electronic security systems including access control, video surveillance, IDS, vehicle barriers, and intercoms. You will collaborate with architects and engineers to produce construction drawings, specs, and estimates through project closeout, delivering innovative, compliant solutions.

The role requires strong project management skills, knowledge of industry standards, and the ability to work in a hybrid model with some travel;