Senior ICT​/Security Designer

Senior ICT/Security Designer at HDR

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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:
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Our Information & Communication Technology (ICT) group is expanding quickly, and we’re looking for talented, motivated professionals who are ready to help shape the future of mission‑critical and healthcare environments. As we take on an increasing number of high‑profile data center and healthcare projects, we’re seeking candidates who bring a strong mix of technical expertise, curiosity, and a collaborative mindset. Ideal team members are proactive problem‑solvers who thrive in a fast‑paced, design‑focused environment.

You should be excited by complex challenges, comfortable coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, and committed to delivering thoughtful, future‑ready solutions. Strong communication skills, a willingness to learn, and a genuine interest in emerging technologies are key. In return, you’ll join a group that values mentorship, innovation, and professional growth while working on projects that directly support critical infrastructure and patient care.

• Evaluate, select and apply state‑of‑the‑art low voltage technology system, techniques, procedures, design and modifications
• Design and specify low voltage technology systems including but not limited to technology systems with structured cabling, outside plant and fiber optic systems
• Understand medical technology systems design such as nurse call, patient EETV, physiological monitoring, EMS radio and distributed antenna systems
• Take responsibility for complete set of construction documents
• Recognize that assignments have objectives that require investigation of many variables
• Independently perform low voltage technology/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 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 low voltage technology design process
• Conduct QA/QC on work of other Project Coordinators or Technicians as needed
• Perform other duties as needed

• PSP certification
• Familiarity with Autodesk platforms
• Experience in Data Centers and Healthcare systems preferred
• Ability to obtain/maintain government security clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or combination of education and relevant experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience in low‑voltage system design
• RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer) certification
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with MS Project, MS Visio, Autodesk, Specs Intact
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

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.

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.

Primary

Location:

United States-Kentucky-Lexington

Other Locations: United States-Kentucky-Louisville, United States-Tennessee-Memphis, United States-Kentucky-Paducah, United States-Tennessee-Chattanooga, United States-Tennessee-Nashville, United States-Kentucky-Elizabethtown

Industry: Building Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Information Communication Technology (ICT)/Security

Job Posting: Dec 15, 2025

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Management, Consulting, and Engineering

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.