Senior Secure Spaces Interior Designer

Senior Secure Spaces Interior Designer

Apply for the Senior Secure Spaces Interior Designer role at AECOM.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

We work to deliver a better world, improving every aspect of life from transit to clean water and sustainable development.

• Denver, CO
• Chicago, IL
• Houston, TX
• San Francisco, CA
• San Diego, CA
• Sacramento, CA
• Los Angeles, CA
• Seattle, WA
• Columbus, OH
• Cleveland, OH

Other AECOM office locations may be considered.

The Senior Secure Spaces Interior Designer will support the design, development, and delivery of secure facilities for Federal clients, in compliance with Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 705 and other applicable standards.

This role requires an understanding of secure space requirements, such as Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), Special Access Program Facility (SAPF), secure communications centers, and other classified environments.

As an emerging subject‑matter expert, the designer will contribute to the business by providing specialized information and collaborative expertise.

• Support the architectural design of secure spaces, including SCIFs, SAPF, secure conference rooms, and other classified environments, in compliance with ICD-705, DoD standards, and client-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with the Accrediting Official (AO) and support the development of Construction Surveillance Plans (CSP).
• Develop detailed design documentation, including floor plans, elevations, and specifications that meet security, operational, and aesthetic goals.
• Provide technical coordination with other designers and contractors for acoustical and radio‑frequency (RF) shielding requirements in compliance with UFC 4-010-05 and ICD 705.
• Collaborate with engineers, security consultants, and other disciplines to integrate physical security measures, such as access control, intrusion detection, and acoustic protection, into facility designs.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure adherence to Federal standards and project objectives.

• Strong customer understanding and building type knowledge.
• Excellent customer engagement, facility programming, leadership, and communication skills.
• Expertise in facility and space planning, including multi‑disciplinary systems and utilities organization.
• Understanding of secure networks, security zones, and access control.
• Knowledge of FF&E and its relationship with facility planning fundamentals.
• Familiarity with ICD 705 and TEMPEST fundamentals and their influence on the functional planning of secure facilities.

• Bachelor’s in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited institution and 8 years of related experience, or equivalent education and experience.
• NCIDQ certification.
• Interior Design licensure required.
• U.S. citizenship required due to federal contract and security requirements.

• Master’s degree in Interior Design or a related field.
• 10+ years of interior design experience, with at least 3 years focused on designing secure facilities for Federal clients.

• This position will not offer sponsorship now or in the future.

Annual base salary range: $140,000 to $180,000.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leave of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, wellness resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and keep all information confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.