Physical Security Engineer

If you’re interested in a long and rewarding career working with the industry’s best and most innovative engineers, then Jacobs is where you belong. We are looking for a curious and driven Physical Security Engineer to work on security projects.

As a Security Engineer, assigned to a local Jacobs office, but working remotely if desired, you will work alongside our other security technology team members. You will have the opportunity to plan and produce security designs for buildings, facilities, and sites. This involves working with our security teams to produce security schematics and schedules; to develop security plan drawings; to produce calculations for video storage, bandwidth consumption and power loads;

to provide input in cross-discipline coordination efforts; and to aid in the identification of conflicts or inconsistencies with architectural, civil, electrical and instrumentation groups. In this role, it is not expected that you will have extensive experience in security technology or that you have an established professional network of industry contacts. However, we do require a willingness to learn, an ability to dedicate yourself to growth in a rapidly evolving technology field, and a commitment to join a strong team and help with a wide variety of tasks.

Our experienced team will work with you to teach you the fundamentals of physical and electronic security, building your knowledge of video surveillance, card access systems, biometric controls and physical intrusion detection technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is not required but a plus.
• A professional Security Certifications (CISSP, CPP, PSP, CCNA, RCDD etc) is preferred.
• An exceptional understanding and at least 5 years of experience in physical security topics; video surveillance, card access, biometric systems and intrusion detection.
• Self-motivation, team-oriented work practices, strong data analysis skills, technical problem-solving ability, and organizational skills.
• Experience leading a team or project as being a design lead/subject matter expert will be needed in this role.
• Elevated understanding of various tradeoffs between wireless, fiber optic and copper cabling communications technology.
• Elevated understanding of network technologies and cyber security principles.
• Proficiency in reading engineering plans and schematic drawings.
• Proficiency in reviewing and writing Division 28 specifications.
• Experience using Bluebeam editing tools and design collaboration software.
• Ability to travel 30% of the time.

Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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