Mead & Hunt, an award-winning national architecture and engineering firm, has continued to exceed our strategic growth initiatives creating opportunities for our current and prospective team members. As a result, a full-time position is available for a Security Designer! This is a remote opportunity, as well as the option work hybrid at any of our Mead & Hunt locations.
Responsibilities include:- Design camera, locking, and access control systems.
- Work on projects within detention security design, including detention center, prisons, and jails.
- Participate in technical meetings with clients, construction staff, and project team members.
- Assist with review of reports, specifications, plans, schedules, and studies.
- Assist with the development of construction cost estimates.
- Performing construction administration tasks and site inspections.
- Create and/or assist with client presentations.
- Other duties as assigned.
A valid driver's license and frequent travel (between approximately 20-25%) to various client sites and events will be required.
The successful candidate must have at least one of the following:- Bachelor's degree in technology, electronics, electrical engineering or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- At least 5 years of relevant security design experience specific to building engineering.
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- If no degree, must have at least 7 years of relevant security design experience specific to building engineering.
The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following:- Experience designing security electronics within/for secure spaces.
- Experience drafting/designing with Revit and Bluebeam.
- Experience building design, security electronics systems and components, construction, materials and methods.
- Experience designing information and communications technology (ICT) systems and the documentation process involving new and/or renovation projects.
- Experience designing low voltage and/or electrical systems.
- Electrical engineering background with a demonstrated interest in electronics and the low voltage industry, including camera, access control, structured cabling systems, and locking systems, and a desire to apply that knowledge to detention, low-voltage and other secure-facility security design projects.
- Ability to obtain: a Professional Engineer (PE) license within 5 years of accepting position.
- Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD and BIM (Building Information Modeling) software.
- Excellent problem solving and time management skills.
- Exceptional project interview skills including preparation and presenting
- Strong client relationships and client management skills.
- Experience or familiarity with generative AI-driven tools, platforms, or systems (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and reduce errors.
Physical Requirements:Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career by working with industry experts on exciting projects. Complete the online application at www.meadhunt.com/careers if this matches your career goals.
Why Mead & Hunt?- Strong Company Culture
- Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
- Employee-Owned Firm
- Flexible Schedules
- Diverse Skillsets, One Company
- Impressive Benefits Package
Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.Salary Range: $90,000 and above - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.
Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.
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