Lead Physical Security Designer - Enterprise Systems

AE Works Ltd.; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision, 401k benefits

Flexible hybrid schedule

Licensure support

Job summary

AE Works seeks a self-motivated Physical Security Consultant to lead planning and design of large-scale electronic security systems. You’ll oversee access control, video surveillance, intrusion, duress, intercom, and perimeter/security systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will develop design documentation, conduct system audits, and guide project teams through all phases, ensuring technically compliant solutions with minimal oversight.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing and specifying electronic security systems within an A&E environment.
• Proficiency with Revit, BIM modeling, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Working knowledge of security design standards and best practices (ASIS, SIA, BICSI, NIST, NFPA, TIA, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Conduct security system audits and risk assessments. Document results, recommended solutions, and integration requirements.
• Prepare site-specific Division 28 design deliverables for SD, DD, and CD phase submissions, including: Plans, elevations, details, diagrams, schedules, and BOD narratives.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and coordinate design requirements with project managers, architects, engineers, clients, and contractors.
• Support Construction Administration services: RFI responses and clarifications; review shop drawings and submittals for design conformance.
• Conduct site observations to verify installation quality and system conformance; review closeout deliverables.
• Promote continuous improvement by mentoring junior staff and contributing to design guides and templates.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, regulations, and industry trends.

Skills

Revit

BIM modeling

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

AE Works seeks a self-motivated Physical Security Consultant to lead planning and design of large-scale electronic security systems. You’ll oversee access control, video surveillance, intrusion, duress, intercom, and perimeter/security systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

You will develop design documentation, conduct system audits, and guide project teams through all phases, ensuring technically compliant solutions with minimal oversight.