Job Details

Job Location: Chicago Office - Deerfield, IL

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Security Designer

The Security Designer will be responsible for handling various aspects of a project. Security Designers will be responsible for managing small projects and assisting with project tasks on medium to large projects. It is important for the continued grow of Telgian Engineering & Consulting that the Security Designer possess the aptitude to grasp technical and design concepts and apply them to respective customer needs. Security Designers will be assigned specific tasks and responsibilities related to maintaining the company's technical library, training new employees, and maintain the company's project database. Security Designers may be "vertical market specific" (i.e. Corporate, Government, healthcare, etc.), but will be given exposure to all facts of the security business. Security Designers will report to the Regional Practice Leader.

Your Opportunity

As a Security Designer you will work on a broad range of design projects including projects you own, as well as collaborating with Senior Designers on more complex projects. There is ample opportunity for development within our company, and travel is available, if desired. More specifically you will:

Assist with business development activities and preparation of proposal technical content
Reviews existing infrastructure security and systems for operational functionality, compliance with regulatory requirements; determines improvement recommendations
Expert in cultivating both new customer opportunities and strengthening existing customer partnerships within commercial accounts
Conduct client meetings and interviews
Conduct site surveys and assessments.
Prepares project design concepts as well as detailed drawings;
Performs engineering for state of the art security solutions
Prepare project budgets; Write project reports
Write detailed technical specifications.
Coordinate field installation activities

Your Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree is preferred
Minimum 1-3 years experience in physical security design work preferred
Experience with Architecture and/or Engineering firms is preferred
Intermediate computer literacy, including Word, Excel, Access, and AutoCAD, Revit software
Analytical orientation/attention to detail: ability to understand, interpret and manipulate data
Results driven and ability to work to varying schedules and deadlines
Strong written/verbal communication and presentation skills
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
Self-starter and resourceful

Your Compensation and Benefits

At Telgian, we are proud to offer a unique, professional work environment where we consider all of our associates to be part of our family. We provide a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package with market leading (low!) health-care costs, and a place to advance your career. More importantly as a values driven organization, at Telgian you will be treated with dignity while having fun in your work!

About Telgian Engineering and Consulting

Telgian Engineering & Consulting (TEC), a subsidiary of Telgian Holdings Inc., is a full service global engineering and risk mitigation consultancy specializing in complex, multi-discipline public and private sector projects. TEC provides professional services related to the protection of people, property, information and organizational mission against preventable losses. TEC professional service offerings include emergency management / operations continuity, environmental / health / safety, fire protection engineering / life safety, risk management / loss control, security / compliance, and related engineering services / sustainable (LEED) design.

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