Electronic Security Designer — Layered Security & Systems

Thornton Tomasetti

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 78,000 - 88,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D
Tuition Reimbursement
401k retirement with company match
Paid Time Off
Commuter transit (where available)

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti, in Washington, DC, seeks an Electronic Security Designer to support risk-based security strategy and electronic design for buildings and campuses. You will help coordinate access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related infrastructure within a multidisciplinary team, connecting security with architecture, infrastructure, and operations.

You will gain hands-on experience with cabling, power, and networks while growing technical and professional skills in a

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, security engineering, architecture or related field is required.
  • Master’s degree is preferred.
  • Experience with design, visualization, and documentation tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Support risk-based security strategy and electronic security design for buildings, campuses, and mixed-use environments.
  • Coordinate vendor-neutral systems including access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and supporting infrastructure.
  • Develop diagrams, technical narratives, and design documentation to communicate security measures.
  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and AV/IT specialists in a multidisciplinary team.
  • Assist in on-site assessments, field surveys, and construction-phase activities.
  • Gain knowledge of cabling, power, and networks for security systems.

Skills

Analytical skills
Written communication
Verbal communication
Interest in electronic security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, systems engineering, security engineering, architecture or related field
Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Revit
AutoCAD
Bluebeam
ARC GIS
Unreal Engine

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti, in Washington, DC, seeks an Electronic Security Designer to support risk-based security strategy and electronic design for buildings and campuses. You will help coordinate access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related infrastructure within a multidisciplinary team, connecting security with architecture, infrastructure, and operations.

You will gain hands-on experience with cabling, power, and networks while growing technical and professional skills in a

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