Senior ICT/Security Designer

HDR, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Senior ICT Designer in Chicago, IL to join our Building Engineering Services team. You will lead the ICT design effort, produce high-quality design drawings and specs, and mentor other designers within a multidiscipline group.

You will collaborate with BES leadership, engage with clients, and support project planning, marketing, and external relations while upholding HDR’s employee-owned culture and commitment to innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 10 years of experience in security system design and familiarity with Autodesk.
• RCDD certification is helpful but not required.
• Demonstrates commitment to employee-owned culture and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, select and apply state-of-the-art security system techniques, procedures and designs.
• Design and specify security systems including PLC, CCTV and card access equipment.
• Take responsibility for the complete set of construction documents.
• Understand that assignments have objectives requiring analysis of multiple variables.
• Independently perform security/electrical engineering assignments with general instruction.
• Write specifications covering security system matters and coordinate with owners.
• Assist other Designers, Project Coordinators or Technicians as needed across all design phases.
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of others as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

CPP certification

RCDD knowledge

Security system design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Autodesk

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it's about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR's Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.

HDR is currently seeking a Sr. ICT Designer for our Building Engineering Services Business Group located in Chicago, IL. Our team is an integrated facility and infrastructure design team consisting of core services of Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, ICT, Structural and Site Civil Engineering. We work in a wide variety of markets including Tech/Media/Telecom, Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare, Science and Technology, Industrial, Water, Federal and Mission Critical buildings and infrastructure. We have an industry leading focus on sustainable design and energy conservation.

The Sr. ICT Designer is responsible for production of design drawings, calculations and specifications at a high level of understanding. They will also assist in coordinating the work of the ICT team, providing staff development and mentoring, uplifting morale, and providing quality control with the balance of a multidiscipline team throughout the entire project's development. This dynamic individual will be engaged with clients and the engineering community. In this role, you will collaborate with the BES Business Group Manager and Mechanical Section Manager to build strong external and internal client relationships with other HDR business group leadership. Other responsibilities include participating in marketing and project planning and serving as a representative of HDR to the local industry.

In the role of Senior ICT Designer, we'll count on you to:

• Evaluate, select and apply state-of-the-art security system, techniques, procedures, design and modifications
• Design and specify security systems including but not limited to PLC, CCTV and card access equipment
• Take responsibility for complete set of construction documents
• Understand that assignments have objectives that require investigation of many variables
• Independently perform security system/electrical engineering assignments with broad general instruction from Project Manager as to the results expected
• Select and recommend procedures, security devices and equipment; write specifications covering all security system matters; perform reviews and work directly with owners as a part of project team
• Assist other Designers, Project Coordinators or Technicians as needed, and be responsible for work in all phases of security design process
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Project Coordinators or Technicians as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• CPP certification

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience in security system design and familiarity with Autodesk
• RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer) helpful
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Illinois : $113,344 - $161,920

Primary Location : United States-Illinois-Chicago

Other Locations : United States-Indiana-Indianapolis

Industry : Building Engineering

Schedule : Full-time

Employee Status : Regular

BusinessClass : Information Communication Technology (ICT)/Security

Job Posting : Oct 9, 2026