Access & CCTV Security CAD Designer

APi Group Inc.; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Leadership development training

Job summary

W&M Fire Protection Services in White Plains, NY is seeking a Security CAD Designer to translate client needs into detailed CAD drawings for access control and CCTV systems. You will collaborate with sales, operations, and field teams to develop layouts, wiring diagrams, and BOMs, ensuring solutions meet code requirements.

This hands-on role requires 1+ year of design experience, proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience designing access control or CCTV systems.
• Proficiency with CAD software (AutoCAD, Revit, or similar).
• Solid understanding of low-voltage wiring, device hardware, and network connectivity (IP cameras, access controllers, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop CAD drawings: security device layouts, wiring diagrams, rack elevations, conduit paths.
• Create system flow diagrams, submittals, product specifications, and bills of materials.
• Support project teams with technical details, design reviews, and change requests.
• Ensure designs meet codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Stay up to date on new technologies, products, and integration possibilities.
• Provide field support during installation/commissioning as needed.

Skills

Access control design

CCTV systems

CAD software proficiency

Low-voltage wiring knowledge

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

W&M Fire Protection Services in White Plains, NY is seeking a Security CAD Designer to translate client needs into detailed CAD drawings for access control and CCTV systems. You will collaborate with sales, operations, and field teams to develop layouts, wiring diagrams, and BOMs, ensuring solutions meet code requirements.

This hands-on role requires 1+ year of design experience, proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit, and strong communication.