Stantec

Security Consultant

Stantec • $70K — $95K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge of engineering practices in physical security.
  • Familiarity with construction concepts and practices.
  • Ability to interpret technical documents and regulations.
  • Proficient in software like REVIT, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
  • Strong communication skills for vendor and co-worker coordination.
  • Effective organization and time management skills.
  • Knowledge of ASIS standards.

Responsibilities

  • Develop basic designs for security systems under minimal supervision.
  • Conduct site visits for inspections and project assessments.
  • Prepare project deliverables according to client specifications.
  • Follow quality management processes for project outputs.
  • Participate in professional development activities for knowledge growth.
  • Meet utilization goals and adhere to project budgets.
  • Assist in project management tasks including planning and delegation.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a specialized field.
  • Participation in engineering and professional community events.
  • Access to a collaborative work environment.
  • Guidance from experienced consultants and project managers.
  • Exposure to diverse projects within Mission Critical Facilities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Your Opportunity

The Security Designer in the Mission Critical Facilities (MCF) market performs basic technical duties under the supervision of a Security Senior Consultant or Project Manager. Understands and identifies project requirements and performs independent technical work on basic tasks within one's own discipline. Coordinates production with workgroup. Provides guidance to Senior Consultant or Project Manager on completion of duties.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Develops basic system designs for Access Control, Video Surveillance, Intrusion Detection, and Intercom systems under minimal supervision; this includes the ability to offer solutions to general technical problems.
  • Performs site visits for surveys, progress inspections, and final punch lists as required by project timelines.
  • Prepares project deliverables per the client's intent and scope of work in Stantec's proposal.
  • Follows Stantec's quality management process; reviews project deliverables before submitting them to QA/QC reviewer.
  • Actively participates in the engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attend meetings / seminars / conferences and/or write articles for trade magazines.)
  • Meets or exceeds utilization goals and adheres to project budget.
  • Perform duties to assist or act as the project manager as follows:
    • Gives input or creates plans to complete tasks within the project timeline and budget, identifies required precursors from other disciplines in a timely fashion.
    • Creates detailed instructions, delegates tasks, and reviews returned work as necessary to ensure timely execution of project within budget.
    • Identifies and reports potential roadblocks and competing client and co-worker priorities that may inhibit the ability to maintain the project scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Develops understanding of Stantec's accounting and project management systems.


Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Possess basic knowledge of engineering practices within the physical security discipline.
  • Knowledge of commonly used and accepted design and construction concepts, practices, procedures.
  • Able to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents and specifications, technical procedures, and government regulations.
  • Proficient in applicable software (i.e. REVIT, AutoCAD, Bluebeam).
  • Exhibits strong communication skills to confidently interact and communicate scope and coordinate tasks with vendors and inter-discipline co-workers.
  • Displays effective organization and time management skills with projects, reports and other duties; effectively manages multiple priorities and is punctual and dependable.
  • Possesses knowledge of ASIS standards and best practices.

Education and Experience
  • Experience with Security design within Mission Critical Facilities is preferred.
  • Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
  • ASIS PSP certification is desired.
  • Minimum 3-5 years related industry experience preferred.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
Learn more about Stantec
Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
Industry
Technical Services
Founded
1954
5 Year Trend
+3.3%
NASDAQ
STN
* Ladders Estimates

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