Electronic Security Systems Designer

Tech Systems Inc. (TSi); Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Systems Inc. (TSi) seeks an Electronic Security Systems Designer to serve as the technical expert behind integrated security solutions.

You’ll work with customers, sales, project managers, and operations to design access control, CCTV, intrusion, and low-voltage systems from site assessments to final design packages. The role targets candidates with 3+ years in security design, estimating, or project engineering.

Qualifications

• ,3+ years of experience in electronic security design or related fields.
• Experience with NEC/NFPA/UL codes is a plus.
• Strong communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Design integrated security solutions including access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection systems.
• Conduct customer consultations and site assessments to understand project requirements.
• Develop system layouts, equipment specifications, bills of material, and technical documentation.
• Prepare project budgets, proposals, and complete design packages.
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams to ensure solutions are accurate, effective, and deliverable.
• Support value engineering efforts and recommend system enhancements and technology upgrades.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and manufacturer requirements.

Skills

Security system design

Estimating

Project engineering

Low-voltage systems

Tools

Lenel

Genetec

Avigilon

Honeywell

Job description

Join our growing team as an Electronic Security Systems Designer, where you'll serve as the technical expert behind innovative security solutions. In this role, you'll collaborate with customers, sales professionals, project managers, and operations teams to design integrated access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related low-voltage systems. From initial site assessments through final design packages, you'll develop solutions that are technically sound, scalable, cost-effective, and aligned with customer objectives.

This is an ideal opportunity for a security industry professional with experience in system design, estimating, project engineering, or field installation who is looking to have a direct impact on solution development and customer success.

What You'll Do

• Design integrated security solutions including access control, CCTV, and intrusion detection systems.
• Conduct customer consultations and site assessments to understand project requirements.
• Develop system layouts, equipment specifications, bills of material, and technical documentation.
• Prepare project budgets, proposals, and complete design packages.
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams to ensure solutions are accurate, effective, and deliverable.
• Support value engineering efforts and recommend system enhancements and technology upgrades.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and manufacturer requirements.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in electronic security system design, estimating, project engineering, or low-voltage system installation.
• Strong knowledge of access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection systems.
• Experience with industry-leading platforms such as Lenel, Genetec, Avigilon, Honeywell, or similar technologies.
• Familiarity with system design tools, construction drawings, and technical documentation.
• Understanding of industry standards including NEC, NFPA, and UL requirements.Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to customer sites as needed.

Why Join Tech Systems?

You'll play a key role in helping customers protect their people, facilities, and assets while working with a team dedicated to delivering industry-leading security solutions. This position offers the opportunity to combine technical expertise, customer engagement, and solution design in a growing and evolving industry.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

This role is primarily remote/office-based; however, travel to client sites is required for design validation, meetings, or assessments. Duties involve walking with the client and at construction sites. Physical conditions for system design include intermittent physical activity, including walking, standing, sitting, and lifting. Driving and travel are essential and expected elements of the job.