Senior Technical Designer - Electronic Security

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About You

We're looking for someone who has:


* Associate or technical school degree, or combination of education and relevant experience


* 12 years of related and progressively more responsible experience in the consulting engineering field focused on Electronic Security System (ESS) design


* Security Certification CPTED or PSP (ASIS Physical Security Professional) is preferred but not required.


* Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) is recommended but not required.


* Experience with U.S.

building design codes and material-specific standards


* Revit Proficiency required


* Strong skills in Microsoft Office (with an emphasis on Excel and Word), Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, acoustic calculation software like EASE, BIM360, and Bluebeam

As a Senior Technical Designer - Electronic Security, you will work as part of a team developing structural solutions for a wide variety of projects.

This may include manufacturing facilities, hospitals, airports, commercial buildings, and environmental structures.

About the Role

As a Senior Technical Designer - Electronic Security, you will:


* Meet with owners/clients to determine electronic security system needs.


* Collaborate with Project Managers and clients to define project scope, security budgets, design strategies, and constraints


* Conduct threat and security analysis reports tailored to various facility types


* Produce contract documents including drawings, legends, details, single line diagrams, enlarged plans, elevations, and sections for sound technology design practice per Gresham Smith standards.


* Design cabling pathways such as conduits or cable tray systems as well as proper bonding systems.


* Maintain a high level of communication with other architects and other disciplines for coordination and setup requirements.


* Ensure accuracy by regularly updating plans to keep the model up to date for coordination.


* Assist in the development of electrical/technology design scope.


* Assist with design and layout of electrical/technology components or systems.


* Prepare redlines and clear direction for others...