Job Description

Olsson’s South Facilities Engineering and Design Team is growing, and we’re looking for a Security Systems Designer to support data center projects. This role focuses on designing and integrating security systems to protect mission-critical infrastructure, ensuring seamless access control, incursion detection, and surveillance solutions.

You will collaborate with engineers, designers, and clients to develop state-of-the-art security systems, leveraging the latest in physical security technology to meet the high standards of data center protection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design physical layer security systems for data centers, including access control, intrusion detection, surveillance, and monitoring systems.
• Develop detailed layouts for security infrastructure, coordinating with telecommunications and facility teams.
• Utilize BIM/CAD tools (Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks) to produce high-precision security system models.
• Ensure compliance with industry security (ASIS) standards.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate security systems with telecommunications and building automation.
• Conduct site visits and risk assessments to support system implementation and project success.
• Stay up to date on emerging security technologies and best practices for high-security environments.

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others.
• Having ownership in the work you do.
• Using your talents to positively affect communities.

You bring to the team:

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• 8+ years of experience in security system design for data centers, critical infrastructure, or commercial facilities.
• Knowledge of access control, intrusion detection, and surveillance systems.
• Familiarity with ASIS and other industry security standards (PSP certification is a plus).
• Experience in CAD/BIM software (Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks).
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
• Ability to interact with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

Additional Information

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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