Security Designer [Hybrid]

Newcomb & Boyd, a multi-discipline engineering firm in Atlanta, Georgia is looking for a Security Designer. This hire will be a senior technical leader and project engineer who oversees complex assignments, leads junior engineers, and ensures technical excellence. This role manages the design, analysis, and implementation of MEP-T systems for medium to large projects, serving as the firm’s representative to clients for those projects.

For over 100 years, we have been designing innovative systems that bring buildings to life. Our projects positively impact society, from research labs to cure infectious and chronic diseases to smart classrooms to inspire today’s scholars and tomorrow’s leaders. We are known for our sustainable and intelligent approach to design as we develop award-winning solutions for Fortune 500 companies, top healthcare systems, and leading universities.

At Newcomb & Boyd, we value the highest technical competencies, a “team-first” mentality, excellent communication skills, and a self-driven work ethic. We offer ample opportunities for professional growth, as evidenced by industry-low turnover.

Responsibilities

• Design security systems including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection and security communications systems.
• Consult with clients on security strategies for perimeter security protection, monitoring and system selections.
• Coordinate with door hardware consultants for electronic security integration.
• Coordinate design efforts working closely with in-house or external disciplines, architectural clients, and building owners.
• Plan and perform the entire project production process.
• Perform contract administration duties of site visits, submittal review, RFI response and coordination and contractor assistance.

Qualifications

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• PSP or CPP preferred.

Experience

• Five to Ten (5 to 10) years’ industry experience
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in the design of security systems is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Bluebeam required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Revit is required, including:
  • Solid understanding of the Revit design process, model relationships and families.
  • Setting up views, sheets, and working with families.
  • Creating installation details, riser and functional diagrams.

• Experience with network design to support security systems is a plus.
• Experience with risk and vulnerability assessments is a plus

Technical Skills

• Expertise in access control system architecture, system components, communication protocols, and card technologies.
• Expertise in video surveillance system architecture, camera technologies, and recording platforms.
• Expertise in intrusion detection system architecture, system components and functionality.
• Expertise in knowledge of security communication systems architecture, system components and technologies.

Leadership & Management Skills

• Proven ability to mentor and lead junior engineers.
• Skilled at delegating and overseeing technical work.

Communication & Business Skills

• Strong client-facing and presentation skills.
• Effective in leading technical discussions and resolving issue

Supervisory Responsibility

• Serves as technical advisor and mentor to junior engineers and co-ops. May assign and review work under the direction of the Team Leader.

Work Environment

• Office environment with periodic site visits for technical troubleshooting; adherence to safety protocols required.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods, operate office equipment, and occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs. Site visits may require navigating uneven terrain, ladders, and outdoor conditions.

Be a Part of Our Team 

In addition to security consulting and design, Newcomb & Boyd caters to the needs of clients and owners through the integration of additional services including MEP design, commissioning, acoustics, audio-visual, communications, building automation, theatre systems, and lighting design.

We offer a flexible, hybrid work schedule, 401(k) plan with company match, employee and family social events, health and fitness programs, and many additional benefits. We believe our purpose is to provide engineering solutions to shape the world. Come shape the world with us.

Newcomb & Boyd is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Newcomb & Boyd is an affirmative action employer and ensures that all applicants and employees are treated fairly in all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention and compensation.