Aptitude: Intelligent Integration · 2 weeks ago
Electronic Security Design Engineer
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expAptitude, JE Dunn’s strategic partner for technology integration services, is seeking an Electronic Security Design Engineer. This role is responsible for designing integrated electronic security systems and ensuring coordinated documents align with project goals while upholding the company's strategy, vision, and values.
Construction
Responsibilities
Interpret design-build RFPs and develop work plans by collaborating with preconstruction, operations, and stakeholders
Understand client business needs and create conceptual plans, elevations, and 3D models for presentations and win strategies
Review bridging documents for RFP compliance, including codes and criteria to meet technical and design requirements
Support early-phase due diligence with clients and stakeholders, ensuring studies and permitting requirements are included in design documents
Manage outside design consultants to meet technical and schedule requirements
Lead design review processes with the design team and clients, maintain schedules, and identify project risks and opportunities
Apply design experience to solve project-specific challenges while monitoring design schedules, quality control, and document delivery
Generate cost savings and value-added solutions during the design phase
Monitor and control costs of design partners and consultants
Review designs and provide quality control comments to ensure program specifications and life-safety requirements are met
Coordinate packaging strategies for design documents with the project team
Manage project documentation, including proposals, drawings, specifications, reports, calculations, and shop drawings using 2D/3D file management systems
Develop sketches and plans to assist preconstruction with pricing conceptual ideas; coordinate with VDC team as needed
Provide technical design guidance throughout the construction process
Offer design engineering support throughout the project lifecycle: proposal, site survey, engineering, equipment selection, permitting, training, and construction
Understand project budgets and ensure design aligns with contractual details
Create detailed designs and device layouts using CAD/Revit; develop system schematics, riser diagrams, and network topologies for security systems
Write Division 28 specifications, bills of materials (BOM), and scope-of-work documents for integrators or contractors
Engineer subsystem integration (access, video, intrusion, intercom) via IP networks, APIs, or management platforms
Conduct field walks, evaluate existing systems, and assess coverage, cabling paths, and environmental conditions
Coordinate with architects, electrical engineers, IT teams, and contractors to ensure infrastructure alignment
Oversee or verify installation quality, perform acceptance testing, and validate system performance per design intent
Stay current on new platforms (Genetec, LenelS2, Avigilon, Axis, Milestone, Gallagher, etc.) and evaluate suitability for different environments (campus, data center, airport, etc.)
Maintain deep understanding of low-voltage design, IP networks, PoE power budgets, camera bandwidth, and data storage sizing
Qualification
Required
Valid and unrestricted drivers license
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Willingness to travel extensively
Willingness to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs
Ability to be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
Communication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate
Ability to conduct effective presentations
Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate
Thorough knowledge of project processes and how each supports the successful completion of a project
Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally
Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy – Intermediate
Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and/or Google SketchUp
Experience with U.S. building design codes and material specific standards
Conversant with linked design disciplines, e.g. Geotechnical/Civil, Architecture, Building Façade, Structural, MEP, Data/Communications, Vertical Transportation, Acoustics, and Fire and Life Safety, etc
Ability to think in a highly structured manner along all design disciplines while also having creativity to develop specialized solutions by anticipating potential challenges
Ability to manage budget and schedule, maximize profitability and generate future work through building relationships
Ability to build relationships with team members that transcend a project
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, or related field
CTS-D certification
5+ years design and/or construction management experience
PSP (ASIS Physical Security Professional)
BICSI Technician or RCDD
Communications cabling design (Division 27)
Manufacturer certifications (Genetec, Lenel, Milestone, Axis, etc.)
Company
Aptitude: Intelligent Integration
Aptitude: Intelligent Integration is the provider of digital and physical connectivity solutions that use a unique combination of tailor-made design processes and cutting-edge technology to deliver connected built environments for commercial real estate.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase