About this opportunity
HDR lists this Telecommunications/Security Designer II opportunity in lexington, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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 foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you’ll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next‑generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
In the role of Telecommunications/Security Designer II, we'll count on you to:
Design integrated low voltage systems
Calculate electrical power loads, determine UPS requirements and design of system‑related single line diagrams
Complete set of construction documents
Understand that assignments have objectives that require investigation of many variables
Independently perform low voltage technology system/electrical engineering assignments with broad general instruction from Project Manager as to the results expected
Write specifications covering all low voltage technology system matters, perform reviews and work directly with owners as a part of project team
Assist other Designers, Project Coordinators or technicians as needed, and be responsible for work in all phases of the low voltage technology design process
Conduct QA/QC on the work of other Project Coordinators or Technicians as needed
Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates with 7+ years of experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Final level and scope of the role may be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.
RCDD (Registered Communication Distribution Designer) Certification.
PSP Certification
Familiarity with Autodesk platforms
Experience in Data Centers and Healthcare systems preferred
Ability to obtain/maintain government security clearance
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or combination of education and relevant experience
Minimum 5 years experience in low-voltage system design
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must
What We Believe:
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 Commitment:
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
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.
Primary Location: United States‑Tennessee‑Brentwood
Other Locations: United States‑Kentucky‑Louisville, United States‑Tennessee‑Memphis, United States‑Kentucky‑Paducah, United States‑Tennessee‑Chattanooga, United States‑Kentucky‑Lexington, United States‑Kentucky‑Elizabethtown
Industry: Building Engineering
Schedule: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Business Class: Information Communication Technology (ICT)/Security
Job Posting: July 15, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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Worksite address
lexington, KY, 40598, US
Who can apply
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