Physical Security Professional Jobs in Racine, WI

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Due to continued growth, HDR has immediate openings for MN/WI Area Business Class Lead for ICT (Information & Communication Technology)/Physical Security Engineers to join our team. In this dynamic role, you'll forge powerful relationships with both internal teams and external clients, especially in the cutting-edge field of Telecommunications and Physical Security, while leading an engineering team to deliver innovative solutions.

The ICT/Security Business Class Lead is responsible for strategic leadership, technical oversight, and operational excellence of the organization's Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and electronic security systems portfolio. This role entails consistent delivery standards, drives innovation, and aligns business development, engineering, and execution teams to achieve profitable growth and client satisfaction. The Business Class Lead serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for ICT and security systems—including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, structured cabling, and network infrastructure—while also guiding standards, best practices, and workforce development across the area.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the vision, strategy, and growth plan for the ICT/Security business line.
• Technical Expertise & Oversight: Serve as a key SME for ICT and electronic security systems, including access control systems (ACS), video surveillance (CCTV/VMS), intrusion detection systems, intercom and mass notification systems, and structured cabling and network infrastructure.
• Operational Excellence: Work with our national team to update and maintain standard operating procedures, engineering guidelines, and quality standards. Monitor project performance, including schedule, budget, and technical delivery. Drive continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and field deployment.
• Business Development & Client Engagement: Partner with sales teams to support proposals, estimates, and client presentations. Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and vendors. Represent the organization at industry events, client meetings, and technical forums.
• People Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, designers, and technical specialists. Define training programs and career development paths for ICT/security staff. Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention of top technical talent. Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer) or PSP (Physical Security Professional)
• BICSI DCDC, OSP, or RTPM a plus
• Experience in consulting, construction, or systems integration environments.
• Background in enterprise-level or mission-critical facilities (healthcare, campuses, critical infrastructure, federal etc.)
• "Can-Do" and problem-solving mind-set.
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks independently, on schedule and under budget.
• Strong computer skills and a proficiency or able to work in Bluebeam and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of engineering drawings and design standards and practices.
• Strong desire for continuous learning and professional education.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Technical Leadership
• Business Acumen
• Client Focus
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement
• Cross-Discipline Collaboration
• Problem Solving & Decision Making

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 10 years of experience
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. $159,642 - $200,000