Position Overview

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Technology Designer - Physical Security, to join our growing Technology team in Chicago. This position will support the planning, design, and documentation of physical security systems for a variety of project types, including mission critical, industrial, commercial, and other complex facilities.

The ideal candidate will have experience designing electronic physical security systems, including access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems, and will be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary design team.

Key Responsibilities

• Design physical security systems including access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems.
• Develop security system layouts, device plans, details, riser diagrams, schedules, and technical specifications.
• Prepare and coordinate construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate security requirements with architectural, electrical, ICT, and other building systems.
• Participate in site surveys, field verification, and documentation of existing conditions.
• Assist with equipment selection and development of basis-of-design and system requirements.
• Support review of product submittals, RFIs, and other construction administration activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, clients, and other project stakeholders.
• Manage multiple assignments and priorities while meeting project schedules and deadlines.

Desired Experience

• 10+ years of experience designing or implementing physical security systems.
• Experience with access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems.
• Experience developing security design and construction documentation.
• Proficiency with Revit and/or AutoCAD preferred.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary architectural and engineering project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• Ability to travel locally for site surveys and project meetings as required.
• Experience with mission critical, industrial, logistics, or large-scale commercial projects is a plus.
• ASIS PSP, CPP, or other relevant industry certifications are a plus.

Base Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.

Benefits Overview
401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation; company holidays per policy. (For California employees, this is separate from California paid sick leave, if applicable.)
Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

Reasonable Accommodations
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Employment Eligibility
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer
Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.

Pay Disclosure & Considerations
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate's exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations. We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws.