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At Salas O’Brien, we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values daily: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long term means that our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem-solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm dedicated to advancing human experience through the built environment. With over 4,300 passionate team members across North America, work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services.

Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, stadiums, theatres, government facilities and museums, structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

Salas O’Brien is looking for a mid-level Electronic Safety & Security Consultant to join our Team.

The Electronic Safety & Security Consultant will leverage their experience working in the Architectural and Engineering community to oversee the design of Electronic Safety and Security systems (access control, intrusion detection, and surveillance). This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with other Senior staff and Engineers as well as consult directly with clients on a variety of project types within the construction industry.  Projects will include new building construction and existing building renovations of data centers, sporting facilities, commercial, retail, multi-dwelling residential, hotel, education, and hospital properties.

• Work directly under the guidance and supervision of Project Executives and Senior Consultants to execute design direction and deliverables.
• Work with clients to understand and translate their requirements into technical designs.
• Think outside the box to come up with creative, practical, technically feasible, and financially responsible solutions to our client's challenges.
• Conduct security risk assessments.
• Develop project drawings and specifications.
• Participate in all phases of design process from needs assessment through construction and commissioning.
• Apply your knowledge of industry standards and best practices to projects.
• Prepare technical reports and recommendations.
• Design integrated electronic security systems.
• Perform system acceptance testing.
• Interact with project team members including Architects and MEP Engineers.
• Review contractor submittals and shop drawings.
• Limited travel required.

• CCTV/video surveillance systems.
• Access control systems.
• Intrusion detection and alarm systems.
• Public Address (PA) systems.
• Intercom systems.
• Perimeter intrusion detection.
• Visitor management systems.
• Security Management Systems (SMS).
• Network infrastructure for security systems.

• Bachelor’s or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, related engineering discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• ASIS PSP certification desired. CPP, PCI, CPTED and/or CSPM certifications are a bonus.
• Manufacturer certifications (e.g., Genetec, LenelS2, Honeywell, Bosch, Milestone, Axis) desired.
• Revit and AutoCAD experience.
• Bluebeam Revu.
• Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communications skill.
• Superior time management skills.
• 5–8 years of experience.
• Office location in Boulder, CO.
• Remote positions available based on experience.

Travel: Up to 10%

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $85,000 - $105,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.