Security Systems Designer - Revit / Low Voltage

Strategic Mission Critical; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36-hour work week

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Job summary

Strategic Mission Critical is seeking a Security Systems Designer to support mission critical data center projects. You will design Access Control, CCTV, Intrusion, and Intercom systems using Autodesk Revit and coordinate with architects and electrical teams.

This role offers a hybrid schedule with the opportunity to travel to project sites and contribute to construction documents, drawings, and specifications in Division 28 contexts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional physical/electronic security systems design experience.
• Hands-on Autodesk Revit experience producing security design drawings.
• Experience designing Access Control, Video Surveillance/CCTV, Intrusion Detection, and/or Intercom systems.
• Experience developing construction drawings such as device layouts, riser diagrams, schedules, details, and related security documentation.
• Experience coordinating security systems with architecture, electrical, ICT, or other building disciplines.
• Understanding of physical security design standards and construction documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design electronic security systems including Access Control, Video Surveillance/CCTV, Intrusion Detection, and Intercom systems.
• Produce security device layouts, riser diagrams, details, device schedules, and cable schedules.
• Develop and maintain security drawings and construction documents using Autodesk Revit.
• Support the development of Division 28 construction documents and specifications.
• Coordinate access control requirements with architects and door hardware teams.
• Coordinate security requirements, pathways, and power with ICT, Electrical, MEP, Controls, and other disciplines.
• Review client standards, Basis of Design (BOD), design criteria, and project requirements and incorporate them into design documents.
• Support projects throughout design and construction, including RFIs, submittals, shop drawing reviews, and design revisions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination and project meetings.
• Perform site surveys and field observations as needed.
• Maintain project deadlines and manage multiple design assignments.
• Travel to project sites as required, typically less than 10%.

Skills

Security design

Autodesk Revit proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Engineering data centers with precision and expertise.

At Strategic Mission Critical, we are more than just engineers; we are experts focusing solely on mission critical facilities. Our seasoned leadership team brings together decades of experience, equipping data center providers worldwide with robust, reliable solutionsthat keep pace with the evolving digital landscape.

As demand for high-performance infrastructure accelerates - fueled by AI and the expanding digital landscape - SMC continues to lead through technical rigor and operational excellence. We’re seeking leaders who think beyond projects to improve the way we deliver them: individuals who elevate people, process, and performance across the firm.

Overview

SMC is seeking a Security Systems Designer to support physical security design for mission critical and data center projects.
This role requires hands-on Autodesk Revit experience and a background designing electronic security systems within commercial, industrial, or similar building environments.

Responsibilities

• Design electronic security systems including Access Control, Video Surveillance/CCTV, Intrusion Detection, and Intercom systems.
• Produce security device layouts, riser diagrams, details, device schedules, and cable schedules.
• Develop and maintain security drawings and construction documents using Autodesk Revit.
• Support the development of Division 28 construction documents and specifications.
• Coordinate access control requirements with architects and door hardware teams.
• Coordinate security requirements, pathways, and power with ICT, Electrical, MEP, Controls, and other disciplines.
• Review client standards, Basis of Design (BOD), design criteria, and project requirements and incorporate them into design documents.
• Support projects throughout design and construction, including RFIs, submittals, shop drawing reviews, and design revisions.
• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination and project meetings.
• Perform site surveys and field observations as needed.
• Maintain project deadlines and manage multiple design assignments.
• Travel to project sites as required, typically less than 10%.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional physical/electronic security systems design experience.
• Professional hands-on Autodesk Revit experience producing security design drawings and construction documents.
• Experience designing Access Control, Video Surveillance/CCTV, Intrusion Detection, and/or Intercom systems.
• Experience developing construction drawings such as device layouts, riser diagrams, schedules, details, and related security documentation.
• Experience coordinating security systems with architecture, electrical, ICT, or other building disciplines.
• Understanding of physical security design standards and construction documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Division 28 specifications and documentation.
• Experience within an engineering, MEP, technology, or security consulting environment.
• Experience with mission critical or data center projects.
• Familiarity with common Access Control (ACS) and Video Management Systems (VMS) platforms.
• Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, Procore, or similar design/construction tools.

Compensation & Benefits:

Base Compensation: $75,000 - $100,000 (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skills and/or location)

SMC offers a competitive benefits package, with a 36-hour standard work week, hybrid working arrangement, 13 paid holidays, 100% coverage of medical, health, and dental insurance premiums for our full-time employees, and reimbursement of professional licensing costs. Spouse and family insurance premiums are subsidized by SMC. All full-time employees are additionally eligible for employer-sponsored life and long-term disability insurance as well as participation in our 401(k) plan, with annual safe harbor contribution.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law