Telecommunications/Security Designer II

HDR; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Telecommunications/Security Designer II to design integrated low voltage systems for complex facilities. You will calculate loads, design UPS and single-line diagrams, and produce full construction documents for projects.

You will work with project teams to ensure designs meet owner expectations and regulatory standards. The role requires 5+ years in low-voltage design, with certifications like RCDD/PSP, Autodesk familiarity, and data center or healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years experience in low-voltage system design.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Active participation in employee-owned culture and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Design integrated low voltage systems for buildings and data centers.
• Calculate power loads and UPS requirements; develop single line diagrams.
• Prepare complete construction documents for projects.
• Execute assignments with minimal supervision under Project Manager guidance.
• Write specifications for low voltage systems and review with owners.
• Support other designers and project coordinators through all design phases.
• QA/QC work of colleagues and assist as needed.

Skills

Low-voltage design

RCDD Certification

PSP Certification

Autodesk familiarity

Data center experience

Healthcare systems experience

Security clearance ability

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

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.

In the role of Telecommunications/Security Designer II, we'll count on you to:

• Design integrated low voltage systems
• Calculate electrical power loads, determine UPS requirements and design of system‑related single line diagrams
• Complete set of construction documents
• Understand that assignments have objectives that require investigation of many variables
• Independently perform low voltage technology system/electrical engineering assignments with broad general instruction from Project Manager as to the results expected
• Write specifications covering all low voltage technology 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 the low voltage technology design process
• Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Project Coordinators or Technicians as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates with 7+ years of experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Final level and scope of the role may be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.
• RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer) Certification.
• PSP Certification
• Familiarity with Autodesk platforms
• Experience in Data Centers and Healthcare systems preferred
• Ability to obtain/maintain government security clearance

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or combination of education and relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years experience in low-voltage system design
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• 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.

Primary Location: United States‑Tennessee‑Brentwood

Other Locations: United States‑Kentucky‑Louisville, United States‑Tennessee‑Memphis, United States‑Kentucky‑Paducah, United States‑Tennessee‑Chattanooga, United States‑Kentucky‑Lexington, United States‑Kentucky‑Elizabethtown

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Information Communication Technology (ICT)/Security

Job Posting: July 15, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.