Special Systems Senior Designer

Overall Responsibility

Provides engineering plans and designs for Special Systems for aviation and transportation projects. Provide design expertise in one or more of the Special Systems such as access control, video surveillance, video management systems, fiber optics, telecom rooms, network architecture, public address systems, and operations centers. Works independently within a project team to develop coordinated design documents and models using Revit and AutoCAD platforms. Provides technical expertise and engineering design support throughout all project phases.

Essential Functions

• Produces high-quality design drawings, models, and documentation for Special Systems projects using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Applies previous project experience to telecom and security systems design, including access control door layouts, camera placement, operations center workstation design, and security network/server architecture.
• Coordinates with engineers, architects, and other disciplines to integrate special systems into overall project design.
• Supports QA/QC reviews by ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with standards.
• Participates in project design meetings and coordination sessions, providing technical input as needed.
• Prepares bid documents, construction drawings, and specifications in collaboration with the project team.
• Develops technical cost estimates.
• Interfaces with client, stakeholders, manufacturers, and vendors to confirm design requirements and technical details.
• Assists during construction phases, including review of shop drawings and RFIs.
• Communicates technical concepts effectively to team members and stakeholders.

Needed Skills

• Strong knowledge of low voltage, telecom, technology, A/V, and security systems design
• Experience in aviation/transportation special systems projects preferred
• Understanding of engineering design packages and production workflows (Project Definition, Conceptual Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Bid Support, Construction Administration).
• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD preferred.
• Knowledge of QA/QC process and ability to produce technically accurate deliverables.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Ability to maintain discretion and uphold company standards.

Education/Experience Minimum

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related professional experience
• 5-years minimum Telecom, Security, Low Voltage, or Special Systems design experience required; if a degree is not held, an additional 5 years relevant experience required
• Bluebeam, Revit and AutoCAD production background preferred
• Aviation/transportation background preferred
• RCDD, PSP, PMP, CTS, NICET4, or CCNA beneficial but not required.