Senior Physical Security Engineer

Company: Arup
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: March 25, 2025

Job Description:

This job posting isn't available in all website languagesArup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and 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 has experience in physical security system design, such as video surveillance and access control for buildings and infrastructure. The candidate should also have experience with construction administration activities, inclusive of site installation verification, testing and commissioning. The candidate should have experience leading a small team to deliver projects on schedule and budget, including supervising 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 & Risk team leader, you will be responsible for resource and project management for a small team of physical security engineers working on multiple design and construction projects simultaneously that may be in different phases, including but not limited to data centers, airports, and infrastructure.
• Support the growth of the Security and Risk business, including engaging in business development activities such as establishing relationships with clients and engagement in industry, identifying work opportunities for the wider team, writing bid/proposals and driving technical innovation and workflow improvements.
• Responsible for the technical and commercial delivery of the physical security design, keeping to scope, schedule, and budgets on projects, while achieving targeted profits.
• Determine the security strategy and set the direction on the development of concepts for security systems that mitigates the security threats and risks of a project.
• Collaborate with others, both internally within Arup and externally with clients and other design team members, to ensure all aspects of the security system design is meeting client expectations, coordinated with other design teams, 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 for analyzing and 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 for project meetings or construction administration activities is expected to be local to the San Francisco Bay Area, as well as regionally in the West Coast and in some cases may include cross country, or internationally.The Skills
  • 8 or more years of experience in practice of design and field related activities, including at least 2 years in a management role
  • Demonstrable experience in Revit and AutoCAD
  • Management of physical security project scopes through design delivery and construction administration, on budget and schedule.
  • Ability to adapt resource and project plans through expected and unexpected changes such as staffing, scope/change orders, and guidance from internal leaders using strong communication and 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:
    • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or that of an equivalent and appropriate field
    • 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, utilizing LiDAR 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, vulnerability and risk assessment (TVRA) process
    • Use of construction administration software, such as PlanGrid, Procore, FacilityGrid, and BIM360
    • Strong client engagement skills, including the ability to lead multidisciplinary and client meetings through the development of security objectives, communicate risks, and development of controls.The Benefits - What we offer youAt 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, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and 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, everyone shares 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 to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your futureFlexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are availableLife at Arup - Different People, Shared ValuesArup 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 whether you're pregnant 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 to equitable spaces 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 www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.Our application processWe 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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