Senior Electronic Security Designer

SmithGroup is an integrated design firm with a reputation for cultivating a top-ranked culture while pioneering award-winning innovative design solutions. We blend research data and technology with ingenuity and a creative spirit to deliver resilient inclusive spaces that solve our clients greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare science and technology workplace mixed use higher education cultural waterfront parks and open spaces and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design push boundaries and create a more resilient future.

SmithGroup is looking for a Senior Electronic Security Designerto join our team.

Working with us you will:

• Providephysical security infrastructure leadership including scheduling developing design budgets quality control adherence to client directives and project scope performing site surveys and/or client engagement to develop design requirements.
• Servean integral role in the systems implementation process acting as the primary point of contact between the systems vendor the project team and the client to ensure a successful implementation.
• Drawand conductspecification documentation and cost estimates of new existing or extended electronic security systems.
• Review evaluateand updatedrawings and product submittals preparetechnical specifications for installation methods and components.
• Coordinatephysical infrastructure system layout and as-built designs with internal and/or external partner teams.
• Workclosely with systems vendors to negotiate contract bids and awards.
• Assistin preparation of marketing materials and presentations cultivating active and potential client relationships.
• 5-10% domestic travel may be required.

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelors degree in Engineering or relevant field.
• 10 years of consulting and design experience working as an Electronic Security Designer.
• A valid credential in relevant field preferred including Registered Communications Distribution Designer Certified Technology Specialist Physical Security Professional Certified Protection Professional CPTED.
• Experience with structured cabling systems network electronics and audiovisual systems preferred.
• An understanding of the architectural design process and construction administration.
• High proficiency in Revit AutoCAD Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organization communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and formal documentation.
• The initiative and ability to contribute to process improvements in addition to project work.
• Experience in marketing and business development.

At SmithGroup we are committed to helping our staff thrive with great projects and time to unwind. We offer flexible scheduling a hybrid work environment 3 weeks of PTO within your first year of employment with the option of purchasing additional time off 8 paid federal holidays plus 15 extra Fridays off! Our benefits plan includes medical dental and vision coverage wellbeing resources paid parental leave a flex spending account and voluntary insurance options. We invest in your future through our 401(k) program with employer matching tuition reimbursement program one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities. While we may ultimately pay more or less than a posted salary range at the time of posting the anticipated salary range for this position is $104000 to $123000 annually and you are eligible for a performance-based bonus each year. To be considered for this role please create a profile and apply!

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