Physical Security Engineer; Data Centers

Physical Security Engineer (Data Centers)

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At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow with innovative solutions for thriving cities, resilient environments, and mission‑critical outcomes. This position is open at any U.S. location, ideally near a Jacobs office, but we prioritize hiring the best candidates.

$132,900 – $182,700 per year.

• Participate in preliminary assessments, concept development, and design of physical security systems for data centers.
• Lead design efforts, producing schematics, schedules, and plan drawings.
• Perform calculations for video storage, bandwidth usage, and power loads.
• Coordinate cross‑disciplinary teams (architecture, civil, electrical, instrumentation). Identify conflicts or inconsistencies.
• Conduct vulnerability and risk assessments following established methodologies.
• Evaluate emerging security technologies and recommend solutions.
• Document project requirements, specifications, and interface with vendors.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within scope.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline; master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
• 12+ years of professional experience in planning, designing, and commissioning physical security systems and/or communication networks. Project management experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of video surveillance, access control, biometric systems, and intrusion detection.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and design collaboration tools; experience with Revit, ACC, BIM
  360, AutoCAD, and/or Micro Station.
• Knowledge of CSI design and construction specifications and construction cost estimating.
• Professional security certifications (CISSP, CPP, PSP, etc.) are a plus.

• Experience leading projects and managing resources.
• Mentoring junior staff.
• Design Management experience.
• Design experience in data centers.

Our health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs offers an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

Certain roles may qualify for additional rewards such as merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

We value collaboration and believe that in‑person interactions are essential. Our hybrid working policy allows employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations.

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