Senior Physical Security Engineer

ReqID : SAN0000YQ

Joining Arup

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect,shareand connect our diverse experiences,perspectivesand ideas.

You will have the opportunity to 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 hasexperiencein physical security system design,such as video surveillance and access controlfor buildings and infrastructure. The candidate should also have experiencewith construction administration activities, inclusive of site installation verification, testing and commissioning. The candidate should have experience managing a small team to deliver projectson schedule and budget,includingsupervising 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 & Riskdisciplineteam leader, you will be responsible for resource and project management for asmall team (1-4 staff) of physical security engineers working onmultipledesign and construction projectssimultaneouslythat may be in different phases,including but not limited to data centers, airports, and infrastructure.

Support thegrowth of the Security and Risk business, includingengaging inbusiness development activities such asbuilding relationships with clientsand engagement in industry,identifyingworkopportunities forthewider team,writing bid / proposalsanddrivingtechnicalinnovationandworkflow improvements.

Be responsible fortechnical and commercialdelivery of the physical security design, keeping to scope,schedule, and budgets on projects,whileachieving targeted profits.

Determinethe security strategy and set the directionon thedevelopment ofconcepts for security systems thatmitigatesthe security threats and risks of a project.

Collaborate with others, both internallywithin Arupand externallywith clients and other design team members, to ensure all aspects of the security system design ismeeting client expectations,coordinated with other design disciplines, 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 foranalyzingand 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 forproject meetings or construction administration activities is expected tobelocaltothe San Francisco Bay Area,as well asregionally in the West Coast and in some cases may include cross country, or internationally.

The skills

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineeringor that of an equivalent andappropriate field

8or more years of experience in practice of design and field related activities, including at least2yearsin a management role

Demonstrable experience in Revit and AutoCAD

Management of physical security project scopes through design delivery and construction administration,onbudgetand schedule.

Ability toadapt resource and project plansthrough expected and unexpected changes such as staffing, scope / change orders, andinput from internal leadersutilizingstrong communicationand 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)

Preferred skills :

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,utilizingLiDAR 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,vulnerabilityand risk assessment (TVRA) process

Use of construction administration software, such as PlanGrid, Procore,FacilityGrid, and BIM360

Strong client engagement skills, including the ability toleadmultidisciplinary and client meetings throughthedevelopment of securityobjectives, communicate risks, and development ofcontrols.

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The Benefits – What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive,fairandequitablepay, we offer a career in whichall ofour members can belong,growand thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

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.As a member of Arup, everyoneshares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm’s financial performance).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 toparticipatein 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 supportsour diversityand the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for aportionof your workweek are available

Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed inSan Franciscois$120,000to $150,000peryear. This range iscommensuratewith experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside ofSan Franciscowill differ.

Life at Arup – Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whetheryou’repregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute toequitablespaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all.

Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture : from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at.

Our application process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race,colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.

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