Security Systems Designer - Revit / Low Voltage

Overview

SMC 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.