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Senior ICT/Security Designer

Kansas City, MOOnsiteFull TimeSeniorPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • security system design
  • Autodesk
  • PLC
  • CCTV
  • card access

Nice to have

  • CPP
  • PSP
  • OSP
  • DCDC
  • PE License
  • RCDD

Role summary

HDR is seeking a Senior ICT/Security Designer to join their Building Engineering Services Group. This role involves evaluating, selecting, and designing state-of-the-art security systems, including PLC, CCTV, and card access. The designer will be responsible for complete construction documents, performing independent security system/electrical engineering assignments, and writing specifications. Preferred qualifications include CPP, PSP, OSP, DCDC certifications, or a PE License. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years in security system design are required, along with familiarity with Autodesk.

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 Senior ICT/Security 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, PSP, OSP, DCDC Certifications or PE License

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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.

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