Senior Electronic Security Designer — Hybrid Work & Growth

SmithGroup; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

401(k)

Job summary

SmithGroup is seeking a Senior Electronic Security Designer in Phoenix to lead security infrastructure design, budgets, and client engagements. You will coordinate with vendors, prepare specifications, and ensure successful system implementation across projects in healthcare, science, technology, and urban environments.

The role requires 10+ years in design, relevant credentials, and strong Revit/AutoCAD/Bluebeam skills, with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a relevant field.
• 10+ years of consulting and design experience as an Electronic Security Designer.
• Credentials preferred: RCDD, CST, PSP, CPP, CPTED.
• Experience with structured cabling, network electronics, and audiovisual systems.
• Understanding of architectural design and construction administration.
• High proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and formal documentation.
• Ability to contribute to process improvements and business development.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical security infrastructure leadership including budgeting, scheduling, and quality control.
• Serve as primary contact between vendor, project team, and client for implementation.
• Draw and cost estimate electronic security systems.
• Review drawings and prepare technical specifications for installations.
• Coordinate layout and as-built designs with partners.
• Work with vendors to negotiate bids and awards.
• Assist marketing efforts and cultivate client relationships.
• Travel 5–10% domestically.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

SmithGroup is seeking a Senior Electronic Security Designer in Phoenix to lead security infrastructure design, budgets, and client engagements. You will coordinate with vendors, prepare specifications, and ensure successful system implementation across projects in healthcare, science, technology, and urban environments.

The role requires 10+ years in design, relevant credentials, and strong Revit/AutoCAD/Bluebeam skills, with occasional travel.