Physical Security Engineer; Data Centers

Physical Security Engineer (Data Centers)

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This job opportunity is available at ANY location in the United States. Ideally, selected candidates will be near a Jacobs U.S. based office, but we intend to hire the “best” candidates.

At Jacobs, Physical Security Engineers work on various projects as assigned by a Department Manager or Lead Engineer, playing a role in the entire design process including:

• Preliminary assessments
• Concept creation
• Leading designs with support from peers, SME’s, and BIM designers
• Internal and external problem resolution
• Drawing and specification production
• Customer and vendor accessibility

The Physical Security Engineer may work on several concurrent projects and will be responsible for ensuring that projects are completed on time.

Your impact:
Overseeing the design and development of security solutions for buildings, facilities, and sites. Leading security design efforts, creating schematics, schedules, and plan drawings; performing calculations for video storage, bandwidth usage, and power loads; contributing to cross‑discipline coordination; identifying potential conflicts or inconsistencies with architectural, civil, electrical, and instrumentation teams.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical/scientific discipline;
  Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.
• Professional security certifications (CISSP, CPP, PSP, etc.) are a plus.
• 12+ years of professional experience in planning, designing, and commissioning physical security systems and/or communication networks; project management experience is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of physical security systems, including video surveillance, access control, biometric systems, and intrusion detection; familiarity with leading manufacturers.
• Experience conducting vulnerability and risk assessments, and understanding various assessment methodologies.
• Ability to evaluate emerging security technologies and analyze trade‑offs, such as choosing between multi‑megapixel cameras and thermal imaging cameras or assessing ground‑based radar versus Lidar for perimeter intrusion detection.
• Strong understanding of network technologies and cybersecurity principles.
• Exceptional problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and provide/receive constructive feedback.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Tools & Software:

• Proficiency with Bluebeam, design collaboration tools.
• Experience with Revit, ACC, BIM
  360, AutoCAD, and/or Micro Station.
• Thorough knowledge of CSI design and construction specifications.
• Experience estimating and scheduling medium to large‑scale project design effort.
• Knowledge of construction cost estimating for security implementation.

Preferred experience includes:

• Leading projects and managing resources.
• Mentoring junior staff.
• Design management experience.
• Design experience in data centers.

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• 401(k) plan and company stock purchase at a discount.
• Deferred compensation plans (Executive Deferral Plan).
• Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) for full‑time salaried/exempt employees.
• Seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.
• Merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, 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 also be considered.

Not Applicable

Full‑time

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