ICT/Security Justice Principal at HDR in Plymouth Meeting, PA

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: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

Overview

Due to continued growth, HDR has immediate openings for ICT/Security Justice Principal to join our team. In this dynamic role, you’ll forge powerful relationships with both internal teams and external clients, especially in the cutting-edge field of Telecommunications and Physical Security, while leading engineering efforts to deliver innovative solutions. You’ll drive project success by solving complex technical challenges, ensuring top-quality results, and guiding your team to exceed customer expectations.

Primary Responsibilities

Imagine a day when you’re at the forefront of collaboration, working with engineering teams and clients to deliver cutting-edge solutions in Telecommunications and Physical Security. You will lead technical discussions, resolve challenges, and ensure designs meet all requirements. Your guidance keeps projects on track while you research improvements, propose innovations, and provide key updates to the team - making a real impact and strengthening vital relationships every step of the way.

In the role of ICT/Security Justice Principal, we'll count on you to:

• Evaluate, select and apply state-of-the-art ICT/Security systems, techniques, procedures, design and modifications
• Design and specify ICT systems including but not limited to OSP and ISP fiber optic and copper backbones, horizontal cabling, bonding, cabling pathways, and telecom room design.
• Design and specify security systems including but not limited to Access Control, Intrusion Detection, and Video Surveillance.
• Regularly present designs in client-facing settings, representing HDR in a positive and professional manner.
• Assume lead designer role in a fast-paced design environment, taking responsibility for drawings and specifications for entire design discipline.
• Take responsibility for complete set of construction documents
• Independently perform ICT/Security engineering assignments with broad general instruction from Project Manager as to the results expected
• Create construction drawings, write specifications covering all ICT/Security system matters; perform reviews and work directly with owners as a part of project team
• Regularly perform cross-discipline coordination to ensure fully coordinated scope.
• Mentor junior designers as needed to cross-train and grow the ICT/Security team.
• Select and recommend procedures, ICT/Security devices and equipment; write specifications covering all ICT/Security system matters; perform reviews and work directly with owners as a part of project team
• Conduct QA/QC of the work of other ICT/Security designers.
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering Bachelor’s degree

• RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer) or PSP (Physical Security Professional)

• BICSI DCDC, OSP, or RTPM a plus

• Experience with Data Centers and Federal Entities

• “Can-Do” and problem-solving mind-set.

• Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks independently, on schedule and under budget.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).

• Strong computer skills and a proficiency or able to work in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to work in Revit with the ability to learn new applications quickly.

• Knowledge of engineering drawings and design standards and practices.

• Knowledge of engineering drawings and design standards and practices.

• Strong desire for continuous learning and professional education.

• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• Preference given to local candidates

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 7 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe 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.

Our Commitment 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.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

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.