Lead Security Designer

Great people. Great places. Great projects. kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company, is a high-performance, fast-paced consulting engineering firm designing data centers and mission critical environments across the globe. We hire smart, responsive, team players to work in collaborative and mentoring office settings. Our mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, telecommunications, and security building system designs keep many of the world’s top Fortune 100 financial, technology, enterprise, hyperscale, and colocation companies up and running 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We work on innovative, award-winning, large-scale projects. We travel to construction sites to see our designs being built. As part of WSP, we are able to offer our employees increased professional development and career opportunities in addition to kW MCE’s office culture which is consistently recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work.” Join our great people at our great places designing great projects. This Opportunity Be involved in projects with our Building Technology Systems (BTS) team and be part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach—and yours as a WSP employee. kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP USA company, is currently initiating a search for a Security Lead Designer to support mission critical and high-performance building projects. This role provides technical leadership and design authority for electronic physical security systems, supporting projects from early design through construction closeout. Our staff work on high-quality, high-profile, local, national, and international projects. You will actively participate in the complete project lifecycle, collaborating with architects, engineers, contractors, and owners to deliver secure, reliable, and constructible physical security solutions. Your Impact Security Design & Technical Leadership Serve as the design authority for physical security systems on assigned projects, owning technical decisions, design intent, and final deliverables. Independently perform and lead BIM and CAD design assignments supporting the Security discipline. Design low-voltage physical security systems including Electronic Access Control, Video Surveillance, Intrusion Detection, Intercom, and supporting security network infrastructure. Define system architectures, device strategies, coverage approaches, and constructability concepts aligned with mission critical and enterprise security requirements. Develop and maintain Division 28 Security specifications, design narratives, and supporting technical documentation. Integrate security systems with ICT, Electrical, Controls, MEP, and architectural disciplines to ensure coordinated and buildable designs. BIM, Documentation & Quality Produce accurate 2D drawings and 3D BIM models using Revit or equivalent BIM platforms. Produce device layouts, riser diagrams, device schedules, and cable schedules within Revit. Prepare cable schedules, technical specifications, and supporting documentation. Perform Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) of security design packages, ensuring technical accuracy, clarity, and compliance with client and industry standards. Implement and apply discipline best practices, internal standards, and procedures across all deliverables. Meet required schedules while maintaining a high level of design quality and consistency. Project Delivery, Construction & Commissioning Support projects through all phases of design and construction, including construction administration activities. Review contractor submittals, respond to RFIs, and resolve field coordination issues related to security systems. Survey and evaluate existing conditions to support retrofit, expansion, and brownfield projects. Participate in site walks and coordination meetings to verify constructability and field alignment with design intent. Perform & support onsite commissioning and verification of contractor-installed electronic security systems to confirm compliance with design intent and specifications. Leadership, Coordination & Mentorship Lead security design efforts on assigned projects, coordinating scope, deliverables, and technical direction. Mentor and guide junior security designers, providing technical oversight, feedback, and professional development support. Collaborate within multidiscipline project teams to develop coordinated drawing and specification packages for architects, contractors, and building owners. Attend and represent the Security discipline in internal coordination meetings and client-facing design discussions. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the broader services provided by the kW Mission Critical Engineering design teams and how security integrates within those services. Who You Are You are an experienced physical security designer with strong technical depth, a high standard for quality, and the ability to lead design efforts within a multidiscipline environment. You communicate clearly, work independently, and understand how security systems support the operational, risk, and resilience requirements of mission critical facilities. Required Qualifications 7+ years of experience designing low-voltage physical security systems for high-performance commercial, industrial, or mission critical/data center facilities. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Strong experience with Revit or AutoCAD. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proven ability to lead design efforts and mentor junior staff. Ability to travel to project sites as required. Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and compliance with WSP policies. Preferred Qualifications Mission Critical/Data Center experience Experience with international projects Hands on field experience PSP, CPP, RCDD, DCDC, and/or other relevant industry certifications Compensation and Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Expected Salary: $95,000 - $170,000 WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law. About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. 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