Physical security engineer job description

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Grade 3 Physical Security Engineer, with an active Top Secret Clearance. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

+ Address major facilities, construction policies, environmental considerations, and allocation of engineering resources in support of the FBI project and/or mission goals.

+ Propose natural and man-made obstacles intended to restrict or halt movement and that enhance the facilities overall security posture.

+ As necessary to meet larger design goals, recommend unobtrusive or visually appealing physical security solutions.

+ Analyze existing force protection capabilities and recommend areas requiring improvement to ensure protection.

+ Support infrastructure and compound construction by integrating security requirements into construction planning, construction execution, facility repairing, construction material bed down facilities/areas, and other related projects.

+ Enhance the survivability of the FBI's people and resources by recommending construction techniques in support of force protection measures (e.g., hardening of facilities and utilities).

+ Review transportation requirements (public, private), avenues of approach and traffic requirements (nearby highways, roads, access ramps, perimeter access paths, etc.) and suggest adequate security to protect guard forces and facilities without creating excessive traffic burdens.

+ Support responses to emergency/disaster incidents (damage due to natural or manmade events) involving FBI facilities, including those still under construction.

+ Assess damage and related structural security risks or vulnerabilities and make immediate recommendations aimed at securing the location or facility.

+ Conduct physical security and risk vulnerability inspections; accurately identify, evaluate, and provide recommendations to mitigate those identified risks.
+ Recommend and design/support the design of intrusion detection systems and CCTV systems.

+ Evaluate existing security standards and procedures.

+ Adjust security systems for multiple and, sometimes, conflicting requirements; the indoctrination and training of organization personnel in the need for observing security requirements.

+ Inspect, analyze, and evaluate security systems.

+ Institute inventory control procedures to assure that protected material is accounted for.

Qualifications:

+ Active Top Secret Clearance

+ Requires 5 years' experience with a BS/BA in a engineering field related to the nature of the work described.

+ ASIS: CPP, PSP Certifications are preferred, but not required.

+ A working knowledge and understanding of physical security-related Intelligence Community, DoD, NSSTiSAM, CNSS and CFR directives and standards.

+ Knowledge of high security automated and mechanical access control devices and systems.

+ Knowledge of state of the art intrusion detection systems to include the recommendation, design, and deployment of various intrusion detection devices.

+ Knowledge of state of the art CCTV systems to include camera types and placement, recording devices, system integration, and design layouts.

+ Knowledge of blast requirements/protection strategies for construction.

+ Must be able to partner with transportation experts to integrate sound security solutions based on best practices from across the U.S. Government.

We are in search of a Substation Physical Engineer to join our diverse and fast-paced Power Delivery Solutions organization. As a future leader of our substation physical design group at Leidos, we are committed to fostering a work environment that supports your personal growth by focusing on your career objectives and your personal well-being to achieve a successful work-life balance. You will interact with other electric utility disciplines, playing a valuable part in leading and designing high voltage utility substation projects. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms.

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The Substation Engineer will work under the direct supervision of an experienced engineer and is expected to work independently on his/her assignments.

In this role, the qualified individual will be expected to:

• Perform conceptual and detailed HV and MV Substation Physical/Electrical design for utilities/substations (including basic layout, electrical arrangement, one line, three line drawings, plan-section, grounding, AC and DC system drawings)
• Perform engineering studies and calculations
• Perform Quality Control reviews on smaller substation physical design projects
• Assume the role of technical lead on smaller projects with limited guidance or on medium sized projects with guidance.
• Create and review bill of materials for substation physical projects
• Develop and review proposals, and scopes of work for smaller substation physical projects
• Be involved in limited client interaction (including site visits) with a senior, project or lead project engineer
• Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with the internal teams and clients to meet project objectives
• Develop leadership skills in preparation for future roles on the team

Work location: Whether you prefer a standard or a flexible work schedule, or a remote, hybrid, or full-time office location, Leidos can tailor your career to match your lifestyle.

What you will bring to the table:

• 4+ years of Substation physical design experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, civil or related degree
• Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection and lighting studies.

It would be nice if you had:

• Registered Professional Engineer ( P.E) license
• Master's degree in related field
• Working knowledge of protection and control design
• Experience with bus calculation
• Experience with WinIGS or CDEGS

In this role, you can expect to grow:

• With opportunities for both technical and non-technical training
• By working with different types of projects ranging from distribution to transmission level voltages
• By participating in our mentorship program
• By gaining knowledge in electrical power calculations and NESC

WHAT WE DO

Leidos is a trusted and technology-focused solutions provider. Utilities and mobile operators rely on our Power Delivery Services Team for reliable power and telecommunication expertise, as reflected through our work with more than 50 investor-owned utilities, more than 160 municipals/cooperatives, as well as a growing number of mobile operators, local utility providers and private developers. In addition to providing engineering and project management services, Leidos works with an established group of industry-leading construction partners delivering meaningful Energy Delivery Solutions. Our recognition as an industry leader is confirmed by the latest national rankings by Engineering News-Record (ENR) ranking Leidos within the Top 10 T&D Firms, and Top 10 Power Firms. To explore and learn more, click here!

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

We take care of our employees. Leidos seeks the best and the brightest, and in return, we invest in you, with an eye on your future, through career advancement, growth opportunities and continuous improvement via mentoring, formal and informal project management training and assistance with obtaining pertinent certifications. We challenge you to help solve some of the world's toughest problems, and reward you with a welcoming culture that recognizes the importance of a strong work/life balance, as well as competitive compensation and benefits. We believe that diversity and inclusion make us all better and offer the chance to have fun and make a difference.

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Pay Range: Pay Range $74,750.00 - $115,000.00 - $155,250.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

**Job Summary of Roles and Responsibilities**

POWER Engineers is currently seeking a Substation Physical Engineer to work in the Power Delivery Substation Department of our Augusta office located in Hallowell, Maine. Flexibility is available for a hybrid work environment (employee will need to live within driving distance of the office).

**Responsibilities**

The position includes working within a team to complete complex and technically challenging aspects of electrical utility substation design and understanding and adhering to client standards.

+ Perform the detailed Physical design of medium to extra high voltage utility substations. Typical designs include but are not limited to:

+ One-line diagrams

+ Physical layouts

+ Substation equipment selection

+ Substation general arrangement plans, sections, and elevations

+ Control building design and details

+ Cable and conduit plans and details

+ Ground grid design and details

+ Lightning protection design and details

+ Yard lighting design and details

+ Material lists

+ AC and DC systems calculations and sizing

+ Engineering Documentation such as Requests for Information (RFI's), Scope Documents, Equipment Specifications, Protection and Control Descriptions, and Construction Specifications

+ Work with CAD designers/drafters to develop drawing packages

+ Coordinate designs with other disciplines such as Substation Protection & Control, Structural, and Civil

+ Participate in quality assurance and quality control programs

+ Contribute to engineering proposal development

+ Contribute to engineering project scheduling and budget management

**Required Education/Experience**

+ BSEE (BS Electrical Engineering) or BSEET (BS in Electrical Engineering Technology) from an accredited university preferably with a power option

+ Understanding of substation equipment and its function

+ Good command of the Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Outlook, Excel and Word.

+ The candidate must have strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills in order to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel

+ Candidate must be legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship

**Desired Education/Experience**

+ Three (3) or more years of experience in electric utility substation design is preferred

+ Ability to produce applicable drawings from rough sketches, notes, client examples, vendor drawings, and such.

+ Engineer Intern (EI) certificate or passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

At POWER Engineers, Inc. you can have a rewarding career on every level. In addition to challenging and meaningful work, you'll have the chance to make a positive impact on the environment, participate in a range of diverse and unique initiatives, and find the support, coaching, and training it takes to advance your career. We encourage new ideas and fresh approaches and most importantly, we strive to be our clients' first choice. These traits - and deep technical skill - account for our success.

Have fun, do good, build success. As an employee-owned company, we strive to make POWER Engineers an appealing place to work, where we perform projects that we find challenging and in which we excel. We provide competitive compensation, a full benefit package, professional development, and an appealing work environment. POWER Engineers is a unique and fun engineering firm, which may be contradictory to some, but it works well for us.

**EOE, including disability/vets**

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