Senior Technical Designer, Electronic Security – Growth

Gresham Smith in; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) with company match

Disability & life insurance

Transit program

Telemedicine

Job summary

Gresham Smith seeks a Senior Technical Designer - Electronic Security to join our Nashville team. Lead design of electronic security systems for a diverse range of facilities, collaborating with owners, PMs, and engineers to develop robust security solutions.

Responsibilities include producing construction documents, performing security analyses, coordinating with architects, and mentoring junior designers to develop their skills and leadership potential.

Qualifications

• Associate or technical school degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 12 years of related and progressively more responsible experience in the consulting engineering field focused on Electronic Security System (ESS) design.
• Security Certification CPTED or PSP (ASIS Physical Security Professional) is preferred but not required.
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) is recommended but not required.
• Experience with U.S. building design codes and material-specific standards.
• Revit Proficiency required.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (with an emphasis on Excel and Word), Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, acoustic calculation software like EASE, BIM360, and Bluebeam

Responsibilities

• Meet with owners/clients to determine electronic security system needs.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and clients to define project scope, security budgets, design strategies, and constraints
• Conduct threat and security analysis reports tailored to various facility types
• Produce contract documents including drawings, legends, details, single line diagrams, enlarged plans, elevations, and sections for sound technology design practice per Gresham Smith standards.
• Design cabling pathways such as conduits or cable tray systems as well as proper bonding systems.
• Maintain a high level of communication with other architects and other disciplines for coordination and setup requirements.
• Ensure accuracy by regularly updating plans to keep the model up to date for coordination.
• Assist in the development of electrical/technology design scope.
• Assist with design and layout of electrical/technology components or systems.
• Prepare redlines and clear direction for others on project team.
• Increase quality by the regular review of equipment lists comparing to system single line diagrams.
• Build greater knowledge base by attending manufacturer and vendor events.
• Review shop drawings in comparison to design documents and provide initial review with comments.
• Create narrative documents for addenda or other communications as directed by a member of the design team.
• Prepare addendas, ASIs, CCDs, and other submissions during the construction phase when providing changes to the construction team.
• Research codes, standards, equipment and construction methods.
• Assist in determining, analyzing and interpreting clients' needs and requirements.
• Collaborate with others to identify, define, and solve design issues and attend project meetings or internal team meetings, as requested.
• Implement security system types and provide complete construction documents that match the client and project team's requirements.
• Assist in conducting a final review of the technology drawings.
• Oversee projects and assist Project Managers with preparing and managing hours.
• Mentor and support the development of junior designers, with the expectation of assuming future direct supervisory responsibilities.

Skills

Security system design

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or technical school degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

EASE

BIM360

Bluebeam

Excel

Word

Job description

Gresham Smith seeks a Senior Technical Designer - Electronic Security to join our Nashville team. Lead design of electronic security systems for a diverse range of facilities, collaborating with owners, PMs, and engineers to develop robust security solutions.

Responsibilities include producing construction documents, performing security analyses, coordinating with architects, and mentoring junior designers to develop their skills and leadership potential.