Security Designer

Are you Ready to Engineer Your Career? At IMEG, one of the largest design consulting firms in the U.S., we strive to provide exciting and rewarding career opportunities to our team members. We work hard and are passionate about what we do but also love to have fun along the way. We celebrate the ability to be a firm of over 2600 employees in the US and beyond who still provides a local office approach and feel to each of our employee-owners. From opportunities to get involved and give back locally through our Community Involvement Committees to the ability to partner with exciting clients, we take our jobs seriously but have a great time in the process.

As a company, we believe in investing in our team members and providing an environment for expansive growth. We put people first. We are proud to say we are a 100% employee-owned organization and take pride in our commitment to being a great place to work. We support this commitment through work-life balance, flexibility, continuoustraining and development opportunities, andcommunity impact. We reward innovation, hard work, and support a culture of sustainability.

IMEG is growing, and we'd love to have you join our team! We are currently seeking a Security Designer in our Austin, TX office. The Security Technology Project Designer will lead design efforts as a project manager or lead designer for low to complex security projects. This role will also collaborate with senior engineering staff for the delivery of large and highly complex multi-disciplined projects. This role will be responsible for working closely with a team of engineers to provide security consulting solutions and advice to clients to ensure a positive outcome to projects.

Principal Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys to assess existing conditions, identify potential vulnerabilities, and evaluate construction progress.
• Develop security designs, including system layouts, riser diagrams, and installation details, often using CAD and BIM software.
• Prepare detailed engineering specifications outlining technical requirements for security systems.
• Integrate security design into architectural plans, ensuring seamless functionality with other building systems.
• Coordinate with the design team members, manage project timelines, and ensure projects are completed within budget and scope.
• Provide construction administration services such as reviewing contractor submittals, respond to RFI's, and conducting site progress services.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in low-voltage technology.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Experience in the Security System Design field is preferred.
• Strong understanding of security system architectures, functionality, and capabilities. This includes experience with various technologies such as access control systems, video surveillance, and intrusion detection.
• Expertise in using CAD software like AutoCAD and Revit for creating security system drawing and diagrams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with clients, colleagues, and contractors.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and coordinate with different stakeholders.
• Ability to Identifying security risks, troubleshooting issues, and finding effective solutions.
• Knowledgeable with relevant security standards and regulations, such as NFPA codes and industry best practices.

• Proficient with MS Office Suite including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to travel up to 20% with overnight stays.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Engineering, or equivalent required;
• 3 years of experience minimum required, 4 preferred, in the building design consulting industry;
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship

OR

• Associates degree, or certificate, in Electrical / Electronic Engineering;
• 4 years of experience minimum required, 5 preferred, in the security industry or 2 years of design consulting experience;
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk, see, hear, and lift objects up to 25 pounds;
• Occasionally required to drive, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach with hands or arms, and grasp or pull;
• Will have limited exposure to outside weather conditions and loud noises.

IMEG, an employee-owned corporation, is committed to investing in employees' futures through professional development programs and opportunities for career advancement. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, flexible schedule, and assistance with tuition reimbursement. Additionally, employees are eligible to enroll in health, dental, vision, and life insurance on their first day of employment.

Want to learn more about IMEG and our other amazing career opportunities? Please visit https://www.imegcorp.com/careers/.

IMEG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices, without regard torace, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity), gender, national origin, disability, age, genetic information(including family medical history), parental status (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions includinglactation), ethnic origin, hair type (including hairstyle or hair texture), citizenship status, marital status, military service, veteran'sstatus, political affiliation, non-merit-based factors, or any other characteristic protected by law. In accordance with antidiscrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to put into effect these principles and mandates. IMEG prohibitsdiscrimination and harassment of any type. IMEG conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws andregulations.

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