Security & Emergency Planning Engineer

Description

• Be a contributing member of a team to conduct physical security and emergency preparedness assessments and develop security master plans, policies, and procedures in collaboration with other team members and clients.
• Interact with a diverse set of clients including government agency personnel, public officials, business, and nonprofit staff
• Author reports, technical memos, develop designs, standards, and other deliverables
• Utilize multiple assessment tools and methodologies to quantify risk.
• Develop presentations and deliver training content at client locations
• Develop, research, and define appropriate emergency management and/or security solutions, processes, and technologies to provide the required level(s) of mitigation.
• Work with law enforcement agencies (local, county, state, federal) as required.
• Synthesize data from multiple sources and deliver sound recommendations for clients’ needs
• Assess man-made threat and natural hazard data.
• Develop protective designs to enhance facility physical security and survivability from extreme events.
• Contribute to meetings with clients, regulators, contractors, and other project team members.
• Identify and interpret applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as industry consensus standards, regarding hazardous substances and chemicals (such as facility spill prevention/facility response plans, risk management plans and emergency response/contingency plans), physical security, emergency planning and related topics.
• Work closely with government emergency management, law enforcement and security agencies

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen, with current driver’s license and ability to travel by air, bus, train, etc.
• The ability to occasionally walk and/or stand for extended periods of time, often in outdoor environments
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Certification as an Emergency Manager such as through IAEM is helpful.
• Be able to assess the stresses and forces from extreme events (blast, wind, ballistics, etc.) to various types of structures and facilities is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in engineering (civil, mechanical, chemical, etc.), emergency management, international relations, homeland security or similar
• Bi-or multi-lingual skills are a plus
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. An inquisitive tendency, as well as the interest in protecting people and facilities from harm are also important qualities.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Knowledge of various security requirements for various sectors of critical infrastructure are valued.
• Eight (8) plus years of related experience.
• Good professional judgement and strong ethical foundation
• Ability to travel periodically to meet client and project needs
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) via ASIS International, or as a Certified Security Consultant (CSC) via International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC)
• Proficiency with standard MS Office tools/software, meeting technology, laptop computers, and/or related tools
• Basic business acumen and the ability to understand and support client relationships
• Ability to pass multiple detailed background checks (including criminal history) and drug screening
• Ability to work in commercial and industrial settings and follow strict safety protocols
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a larger team to support business objectives
• Must be able to travel throughout the U.S. (travel estimated at 15-20% of the year)
• Fluent written and verbal English communication skills

Benefits

• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance