Physical Security Senior System Designer

United States·Mount Laurelsenior

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Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path! Wachter is currently accepting applications in our Mt.

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Wachter's greatest asset is the people who work here. Join the Wachter family and chart your career path!

Wachter is currently accepting applications in our Mt. Laurel, NJ office for a Physical Security Senior System Designer to create systems to protect people, property, and assets from physical threats. Working from concept to installation, collaborating with project management, IT, Architects, Builders and Facility managers.

We seek self-motivated and reliable candidates who can work independently and find solutions to complete the job. Long-term employment with competitive pay and exceptional benefits for qualified candidates. We value relationships and invest in our employees

Security Systems: Mastery of Physical Access Control Systems like S2, Lenel S2, Hirsch, and cloud-native platforms like Verkada. Proficiency in Video Management Systems including Genetec, Axis Camera Station, and the Brivo/Eagle Eye Networks ecosystem.

Design & Modeling: Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit is essential for creating detailed MEP layouts and 3D security models.

Experience: A bachelor’s degree in, Engineering, or a minimum of 5 years of proven experience in security system design or related field experience.

Business Tools: Workflows emphasize efficiency through Salesforce for CRM and ServiceNow for service management.

Core Technical Responsibilities

System Architecture: Designing integrated solutions for physical security, including IP-based CCTV/Camera systems, cloud-based management platforms, and biometric or credential-based Access Control.

Technical Documentation: Authoring project specifications, producing detailed reports, and conducting on-site surveys to verify field conditions.

Drafting & Modeling: Developing 2D drawings in AutoCAD and 3D models in Revit. You will be responsible for creating floor plans, wiring riser diagrams, and mounting details that show how technology integrates into the building's shell.

Coordination: Attending design meetings with architects, MEP, engineers, and general contractors to ensure security hardware does not conflict with other building systems.

Project Lifecycle Involvement

Pre-Construction: Collaborating with Sales Engineers to define the initial scope of work and assisting the Estimating Team to ensure material and labor costs are accurate for large-scale bids.

BIM Management: Utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) to work in a collaborative environment for concurrent design and optimize the placement of devices. (The firm provides specific training for our BIM development standards).

Quality Assurance: Conducting design reviews to ensure the final design complies with local building codes, life safety regulations, and client-specific security requirements.

Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits--No premium cost!

Life, AD&D and LTD insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings