Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Atlanta Office - Atlanta, GA 30303Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Bachelor'sJob Shift: DayJob Category: Security Newcomb & Boyd, a multi-discipline engineering firm in Atlanta, Georgia is looking for a Security Designer.
What makes working at Newcomb & Boyd so rewarding: You’ll design high-impact projects that shape the future of sustainable, intelligent design. From groundbreaking research labs to innovative learning environments, you will help create facilities for the world’s top healthcare systems, leading universities, and Fortune 500 companies. As a firm that has been in business for over 100 years, you will have ample opportunities for professional growth and the ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of experts.
Responsibilities:
Design security systems including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection and security communications systems.
Consult with clients on security strategies for perimeter security protection, monitoring and system selections.
Coordinate with door hardware consultants for electronic security integration.
Coordinate design efforts working closely with in-house or external disciplines, architectural clients, and building owners.
Plan and perform the entire project production process.
Perform contract administration duties of site visits, submittal review, RFI response and coordination and contractor assistance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Possess a solid technical base with desire to learn, lead, and grow into Senior Engineer and Project Management positions.
Prioritize effectively, have good follow-through, and practice self-implemented quality control measures.
Ability to communicate in a professional manner in writing, as well as verbally.
Understanding of the design and construction process required
Demonstrated knowledge of access control system architecture, system components, communication protocols, and card technologies.
Demonstrated knowledge of video surveillance system architecture, camera technologies, and recording platforms.
Demonstrated knowledge of intrusion detection system architecture, system components and functionality.
Demonstrated knowledge of security communication systems architecture, system components and technologies.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
PSP or CPP preferred.
Five to Ten (5 to 10) years’ industry experience
Minimum three (3) years’ experience in the design of security systems is required.
Demonstrated proficiency in Bluebeam required.
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Revit is required, including:
Solid understanding of the Revit design process, model relationships and families.
Setting up views, sheets, and working with families.
Creating installation details, riser and functional diagrams.
Experience with network design to support security systems is a plus.
Experience with risk and vulnerability assessments is a plus.
Be a Part of Our Team
In addition to security consulting and design, Newcomb & Boyd caters to the needs of clients and owners through the integration of additional services including MEP design, commissioning, acoustics, audio-visual, communications, building automation, theatre systems, and lighting design.
We offer a flexible, hybrid work schedule, 401(k) plan with company match, employee and family social events, health and fitness programs, and many additional benefits. We believe our purpose is to provide engineering solutions to shape the world. Come shape the world with us.
Newcomb & Boyd is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Newcomb & Boyd is an affirmative action employer and ensures that all applicants and employees are treated fairly in all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, retention and compensation.
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