Rail and Transit Systems Security Assurance Professional

Transit Security Practice Professional

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HDR Engineering, Inc. is a leading consulting firm working with public and private clients to plan, develop, design, construct, operate and maintain infrastructure projects around the world. HDR's Rail and Transit Group is seeking a Security Practice Professional to support and assist in the advancement of the Transit Safety and Security Practice (SSP). This person will work from both the assigned home office and through short-term travel to project sites and / or other cities to work with clients and staff, with work from home possibilities. This position reports to the Transit Market Sector representative for the area and will be involved in various Bus, Streetcar, Light Rail, Heavy Rail, and Commuter / Intercity Rail Projects locally and throughout the country, and possibly International.

Responsibilities

This position is a corporate representative for Rail and Transit System Safety and Security team. The successful candidate will typically carry out the following responsibilities :

• Develop processes and lead staff and client teams to ensure projects are designed, built, tested and placed into operation in a safe and secure manner.
• Plan, develop, manage and implement security programs.
• Provide guidance and develop processes with clients on compliance with DHS / TSA and FTA regulations on rail security.
• Develop security management plans.
• Conduct Crime Prevention Though Environmental Design (CPTED) studies and issue final reports.
• Apply CPTED principles to transit projects.
• Develop Threat and Vulnerability Assessments (TVA) based on FTA, APTA, MIL-STD 882, and international codes, standards, and guidelines.
• Perform preliminary and site-specific risk analyses.
• Support Safety and Security Certification Programs with clients under state and federal compliance requirements.
• Assist in the establishment of fire and life safety programs for client properties.
• Provide internal leadership to Rail and Transit staff in security areas of expertise, processes and strategies.
• Engage in growth strategies for the Safety and Security Practice through training of staff, recruitment, and expansion of activities for clients.
• Assist with marketing, and preparation of proposals to obtain new work

Technical Qualifications

The Security Assurance Professional will meet the following qualifications :

General Qualifications

The Security Assurance Professional will be able to complete high-quality work in a team environment on-time, with minimal supervision. Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with first responders, clients, supervisors, team members and suppliers are a must. This person must be able to apply structured methods to identify root causes, create resolution options, evaluate impacts and implement the selected solution.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field

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