Senior Physical Security Engineer
Arup
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Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Arup’s San Francisco office has a need for a Senior Physical Security Engineer who has experience in physical security system design, such as video surveillance and access control for buildings and infrastructure. The candidate should also have experience with construction administration activities, inclusive of site installation verification, testing and commissioning. The candidate should have experience leading a small team to deliver projects on schedule and budget, including supervising and training junior staff, and have experience with bid/proposal development and resource management.
This position also can be worked out of our Los Angeles or Oakland offices.
The Opportunity
- Reporting to the West Security & Risk team leader, you will be responsible for resource and project management for a small team of physical security engineers working on multiple design and construction projects simultaneously that may be in different phases, including but not limited to data centers, airports, and infrastructure.
- Support the growth of the Security and Risk business, including engaging in business development activities such as establishing relationships with clients and engagement in industry, identifying work opportunities for the wider team, writing bid/proposals and driving technical innovation and workflow improvements.
- Responsible for the technical and commercial delivery of the physical security design, keeping to scope, schedule, and budgets on projects, while achieving targeted profits.
- Determine the security strategy and set the direction on the development of concepts for security systems that mitigates the security threats and risks of a project.
- Collaborate with others, both internally within Arup and externally with clients and other design team members, to ensure all aspects of the security system design is meeting client expectations, coordinated with other design teams, such as architecture, electrical and communications
- Oversee and provide technical review of the preparation of drawings and specifications for the procurement and installation of security systems.
- Be responsible for analyzing and responding to contractor’s requests for information, shop drawings and submittals, as well as change order requests.
- Conduct field verification of the contractor’s installation, including testing and commissioning of physical security systems.
- Arup works on projects around the world and country; travel to project sites for project meetings or construction administration activities is expected to be local to the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as regionally in the West Coast and in some cases may include cross country, or internationally.
Required Skills
- 8 or more years of experience in practice of design and field related activities, including at least 2 years in a management role
- Demonstrable experience in Revit and AutoCAD
- Management of physical security project scopes through design delivery and construction administration, on budget and schedule.
- Ability to adapt resource and project plans through expected and unexpected changes such as staffing, scope/change orders, and guidance from internal leaders using strong communication and organization skills.
- Holds, or is working towards a relevant certification such as: Physical Security Professional (PSP) or Certified Protection Professional (CPP) via ASIS International, or Professional Engineer (PE)
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or that of an equivalent and appropriate field
- Engagement in external industry organizations such as ASIS, and/or contribution to development of industry standards and guidelines.
- Experience with innovative approaches to working such as developing digital tools, coding to automate workflows, utilizing LiDAR or Matterport scanning.
- Understanding of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles and how to apply them in the built environment
- Understanding of a threat, vulnerability and risk assessment (TVRA) process
- Use of construction administration software, such as PlanGrid, Procore, FacilityGrid, and BIM360
- Strong client engagement skills, including the ability to lead multidisciplinary and client meetings through the development of security objectives, communicate risks, and development of controls.
What we offer you
Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future.
Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.
Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in San Francisco is $130,000 to $155,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of San Francisco will differ.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.
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