CAD Systems Engineer - Airport Security Systems

PACE Systems is seeking a CAD Systems Engineer to support the creation, management, and lifecycle maintenance of AutoCAD drawings for access control, video surveillance, and related security systems at O’Hare and Midway International Airports in Chicago. This is a full-time, on-site position with travel between airport locations as needed. This is a hands‑on CAD role focused on drawing management, as‑built documentation, field verification, and change control.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with security or access control infrastructure and be comfortable coordinating with field technicians, engineers, project teams, and customer stakeholders in active operational environments.

• Manage and maintain AutoCAD drawings for campus-scale access control and security systems, including device layouts, wiring diagrams, and system schematics.
• Create and update accurate as‑built drawings reflecting field changes to panels, controllers, readers, cameras, and related security infrastructure.
• Collaborate with field technicians, engineers, and project teams to verify drawing accuracy and support commissioning and project closeout activities.
• Maintain CAD drawing standards, layer conventions, document libraries, revision history, and version control.
• Support system upgrades and modifications by updating affected drawings through controlled change‑management processes.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, CAD standards, and drawing procedures.
• Produce space plans, architectural base plans, square‑footage calculations, and construction drawings using 2D/3D BIM/CAD software.
• Conduct field verifications to confirm existing and as‑built conditions.
• Review specifications, sketches, drawings, and supporting data to evaluate building conditions and security device placement.
• Assist with GIS data maintenance related to facility and security infrastructure.
• Provide basic desktop support for Windows‑based end users, including hardware, software, and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Support system cutovers and testing during scheduled after‑hours maintenance windows as needed.
• Interface directly with customers and project stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently and professionally.
• Participate in on‑call support for airport operations at O’Hare and Midway.

• Associate degree in Architectural Drafting, CAD, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in planning, design, field verification, or related technical drafting work.
• Proven experience creating and maintaining AutoCAD drawings for enterprise‑or campus‑level security or access control systems.
• Strong hands‑on proficiency with AutoCAD 2019 or later, with 2D architectural and infrastructure drafting experience required; 3D experience is a plus.
• Experience working with building floor plans, IT systems, IT devices, architectural drawings, and related terminology.
• Ability to read, interpret, redline, and update security system drawings and specifications.
• Basic desktop support experience for Windows‑based systems, including hardware, software, and connectivity troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with engineering, field, service, and project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Detail‑oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and web‑based applications.
• Customer‑focused mindset with the ability to work effectively in active operational environments.

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