Senior Physical Security Designer (Hybrid)

Control Risks; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Control Risks is seeking a Physical Security Designer to support the growth of its Built Environment & Infrastructure design practice in North America. The role involves preparing design drawings, technical documentation, specifications, and schedules for electronic and non-electronic physical protection systems across upgrades and new construction.

Responsibilities include producing, reviewing, and coordinating drawings for access control, video surveillance, CPTED, and protective barriers,

Qualifications

• 5+ years in design, construction, electronics engineering, security delivery, or physical protection systems design.
• Experience designing electronic security systems (access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, duress, intercom, etc.).
• Knowledge of non-electronic protection systems (perimeter fencing, CPTED, vehicle barriers, etc.).
• Experience interpreting U.S./NA building codes and life safety requirements within design projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review security design documents and specifications.
• Coordinate drawings and technical files for electronic protection systems.
• Support design for non-electronic protection measures and facility hardening.
• Mentor non-designer security professionals to contribute to design development.
• Lead quality reviews of design documents and submittals.
• Perform site surveys and existing conditions reviews for project delivery.
• Translate assessment findings into practical design requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and security integrators.
• Contribute to proposals, scopes, and budgets.

Skills

Security design

Electronic security systems

Code & standards knowledge

Design documentation

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's in architecture/engineering

Security-related degree (optional)

Tools

AutoCAD LT

Revit

Bluebeam

SketchUp

Visio

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Control Risks is seeking a Physical Security Designer to support the growth of its Built Environment & Infrastructure design practice in North America. The role involves preparing design drawings, technical documentation, specifications, and schedules for electronic and non-electronic physical protection systems across upgrades and new construction.

Responsibilities include producing, reviewing, and coordinating drawings for access control, video surveillance, CPTED, and protective barriers,