Security System Designer — Physical Security Solutions

Okos, Inc.; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian CleanTech startup in Calgary seeks a meticulous and experienced Security System Designer to create robust physical security solutions. You will collaborate closely with clients and project teams to develop detailed security system designs, including CCTV and access control layouts, using AutoCAD. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in designing integrated security solutions and possess strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work environment

24/7 gym access

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years’ experience designing physical security systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for creating highly detailed CAD security drawings.
• Detail-oriented with a proven ability to produce precise, error-free security layouts.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with clients to understand security requirements.
• Develop detailed security system design drawings such as layouts and diagrams.
• Interpret architectural and construction drawings for security integration.

Skills

Designing physical security systems

CCTV

Access control

Intrusion detection

AutoCAD

Communication skills

Education

Relevant technical or engineering degree or diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Security System Designer — Physical Security Solutions

Full-time

Okos is a Canadian CleanTech start-up company based in Calgary, Alberta that provides smart home and IoT products and services to both the residential and commercial sectors. Our mission is to bring smart cloud device solutions to the masses – future proofing assets, helping lower global GHG emissions, saving energy, and improving quality and comfort of life.

You are customer focused, doing what’s right for the customer and ensuring an outstanding quality of service. Using your passion for clean energy, technology and people, you will help the Okos team improve the safety, security, accessibility and comfort of our customers' businesses and homes. As part of an entrepreneurial team, you can expect to work in an exciting, collaborative and supportive environment.

Okos is an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

We are seeking a meticulous and experienced Security System Designer to join our team, responsible for designing robust physical security solutions through detailed technical and construction drawings. The ideal candidate excels at translating complex client needs and architectural plans into precise security system layouts using CAD software. This role is critical to ensuring seamless integration of systems including CCTV, access control, intrusion alarms, and more—across small to large-scale projects.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with clients, project leads, sales, and engineers to understand security requirements and project objectives (CCTV, Access Control, Alarm, Networking…).

Develop detailed security system design drawings such as system layouts, riser diagrams, floor plans, and installation details.

Interpret architectural and construction drawings thoroughly to align security system designs with building infrastructure and client specifications.

Prepare engineering specifications, technical reports, and supporting documentation to guide installation and commissioning teams.

Stay up-to-date on evolving security technologies and industry standards to incorporate best practices into designs.

Minimum 3+ years’ experience designing physical security systems, including CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, and integrated security solutions.

Proficiency in AutoCAD or other for creating highly detailed CAD security drawings.

Strong knowledge of construction drawings and architectural plans, able to accurately incorporate security elements within structural constraints.

Detail-oriented with a proven ability to produce precise, error-free security layouts and documentation.

Solid understanding of security system architectures, functionality, and industry standards.

Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and clients.

Relevant technical or engineering degree or diploma preferred but equivalent experience accepted.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge physical security projects for high-profile public and private clients.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team passionate about innovation in security system design.
• Opportunities for professional growth and ongoing training in advanced security technologies.
• Drive initiatives that protect critical infrastructure and empower top-tier clients.
• Competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible (hybrid) work environment.
• Opportunity to be among the early hires in a quickly growing startup.
• 24/7 gym access and other perks at our Calgary Office.

If you thrive at the intersection of technology, relationship-building, and high-stakes sales, and hold yourself to unmatched standards of detail and excellence, apply today to join our national team!