Technology Designer - Physical Security

Position Overview

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Technology Designer - Physical Security, to join our growing Technology team in Chicago. This position will support the planning, design, and documentation of physical security systems for a variety of project types, including mission critical, industrial, commercial, and other complex facilities.

• Design physical security systems including access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems.
• Develop security system layouts, device plans, details, riser diagrams, schedules, and technical specifications.
• Prepare and coordinate construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Coordinate security requirements with architectural, electrical, ICT, and other building systems.
• Participate in site surveys, field verification, and documentation of existing conditions.
• Assist with equipment selection and development of basis-of-design and system requirements.
• Support review of product submittals, RFIs, and other construction administration activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, clients, and other project stakeholders.
• Manage multiple assignments and priorities while meeting project schedules and deadlines.

• 10+ years of experience designing or implementing physical security systems.
• Experience with access control, intrusion detection, and video surveillance systems.
• Experience developing security design and construction documentation.
• Proficiency with Revit and/or AutoCAD preferred.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary architectural and engineering project teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team.
• Ability to travel locally for site surveys and project meetings as required.
• Experience with mission critical, industrial, logistics, or large-scale commercial projects is a plus.
• ASIS PSP, CPP, or other relevant industry certifications are a plus.

$90,000 - $110,000. This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Bonus eligibility and payout are determined by role, individual performance, and company performance, and are not guaranteed.