OverviewSMC is seeking a
Security Systems Designer to support physical security design for mission critical and data center projects.
This role requires hands-on
Autodesk Revit experience and a background designing electronic security systems within commercial, industrial, or similar building environments.
Responsibilities- Design electronic security systems including Access Control, Video Surveillance/CCTV, Intrusion Detection, and Intercom systems.
- Produce security device layouts, riser diagrams, details, device schedules, and cable schedules.
- Develop and maintain security drawings and construction documents using Autodesk Revit.
- Support the development of Division 28 construction documents and specifications.
- Coordinate access control requirements with architects and door hardware teams.
- Coordinate security requirements, pathways, and power with ICT, Electrical, MEP, Controls, and other disciplines.
- Review client standards, Basis of Design (BOD), design criteria, and project requirements and incorporate them into design documents.
- Support projects throughout design and construction, including RFIs, submittals, shop drawing reviews, and design revisions.
- Participate in multidisciplinary coordination and project meetings.
- Perform site surveys and field observations as needed.
- Maintain project deadlines and manage multiple design assignments.
- Travel to project sites as required, typically less than 10%.
Required Qualifications- 2+ years of professional physical/electronic security systems design experience.
- Professional hands-on Autodesk Revit experience producing security design drawings and construction documents.
- Experience designing Access Control, Video Surveillance/CCTV, Intrusion Detection, and/or Intercom systems.
- Experience developing construction drawings such as device layouts, riser diagrams, schedules, details, and related security documentation.
- Experience coordinating security systems with architecture, electrical, ICT, or other building disciplines.
- Understanding of physical security design standards and construction documentation.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with Division 28 specifications and documentation.
- Experience within an engineering, MEP, technology, or security consulting environment.
- Experience with mission critical or data center projects.
- Familiarity with common Access Control (ACS) and Video Management Systems (VMS) platforms.
- Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, Procore, or similar design/construction tools.
Compensation & Benefits:Base Compensation: $75,000 - $100,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skills and/or location)
SMC offers a competitive benefits package, with a 36-hour standard work week, hybrid working arrangement, 13 paid holidays, 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for our full-time employees, and reimbursement of professional licensing costs. Spouse and family insurance premiums are subsidized by SMC. All full-time employees are additionally eligible for employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance as well as participation in our 401(k) plan, with annual safe harbor contribution.
