Graduate Engineer, Electronic Security Engineer Full Time

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Company : B&V Special Projects Corp.

Req Id : 114993

Opportunity Type : College full time

Relocation eligible : No

Full time/Part time : Full-Time

Project Only Hire : No

Visa Sponsorship Available: No

The Opportunity
In this role, you will support and contribute to Federal electronic security projects while developing your technical skills. Working under close supervision, you will assist with the design and documentation of electronic security systems and coordinate with project team members across disciplines. This role is intended for early-career engineers (new graduates) and offers training, mentorship, and increasing responsibility over time.

The Team
The Black & Veatch Special Projects Corp. has its mission to provide a full range of services to our primary client base – U.S. Government agencies and departments. With the unique skill sets we have developed during the 100-plus years of service to our U.S. Government agencies client base, we are able to provide one-of-a-kind solutions to complex mission objectives that arise out of specific challenges faced by and unique to these agencies. Our primary areas of focus are: Architecture/Engineering (A/E) Services, Defense Program, Design/Build, Classified, and Environmental.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with security design solutions for federal facilities inclusive of MILCON facilities such as headquarters, data centers, equipment maintenance facilities, hangars, housing, training centers, etc. as well as intelligence/command centers, generation stations, high-altitude electromagnetic pulse (HEMP) protected facilities, secure compartmented information facilities (SCIF) designs, laboratories, aviation facilities and other types of federal facilities.
• Support the design of security systems with components such as electronic access control, intrusion detection/alarming, perimeter barrier controls, video surveillance/CCTV, etc.
• Prepare and support the development of design drawings, security system specifications, and basis of design (or design analysis) documents with guidance from senior engineers.
• Support development of cost estimates and materials list. Coordinate with BIM/CAD team for drawing production, utilizing Bluebeam for drawing markups.
• Utilize Revit to view modeling or support the production of security design drawings, as applicable. Support the production of project basis of design report and technical specifications, using Microsoft Word and/or Bluebeam markups.
• Collaborate with project team members and selected client stakeholders on conceptual design, progressive design development, technical coordination, QA/QC process, and client design reviews.
• Travel to project sites (primarily domestic) may be required to collect field data and/or attend meetings.
• Incorporate feedback from senior engineers into design drawings and documents, and coordinate updates to client deliverables to ensure accuracy, clarity, and interdisciplinary alignment.
• Support internal and external project meetings and, as appropriate, participate in discussions with client stakeholders on technical aspects of security systems.
• Understand and adhere to assigned project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements; support task planning and coordination activities as directed.Assist in developing, maintaining, and updating quality/engineering standards.
• Provide support to business development or new project pursuit activities.
• Research and learn about security system software, hardware, vendors, and related technologies; may attend related conferences or trainings to support professional development and business needs.
• Professional development such as pursuit of industry related licenses or certifications, such as ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certificate, Professional Engineer, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

The following are preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related discipline preferred
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE/EIT)
• Knowledge of National Electric Code (NEC)
• Familiarity with the applicable Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) and Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)
• Ability to obtain a US security clearance
• Basic knowledge of engineering design principles and applicable design guides and standards related to assigned engineering discipline
• Basic industry knowledge and technology trends
• Basic knowledge of company quality program
• Basic knowledge of construction and constructability practices and principles
• Learning on the Fly
• Problem Solving
• Intellectual Horsepower
• Written Communications
• Drive For Results
• Informing
• Listening
• Dealing with Ambiguity

Minimum Qualifications

• Assigned to projects for U.S. Government Agency/Department clients. Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from either a recognized accredited program in their home country or the country in which the professional is practicing.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands
Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments.

Salary Plan
ENG: Engineering

Job Grade
014

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