Designer

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career. Our Protective Design practice helps architects, owners, developers, and public agencies worldwide achieve security objectives while upholding each project’s aesthetic, functional and budgetary goals. A recognized leader in security services – with more than 60 years of experience – we collaborate with clients and project teams to develop physical, technical, and operational security solutions for facilities of every type, use, and size. The Role Join a growing team working to keep people safe from security threats in the built environment. Our team includes people from a variety of architectural, engineering and security backgrounds who work together on a wide range of project types including education facilities, office buildings, transit infrastructure, and sports facilities. You’ll join a team that is always learning and adapting as we perform risk assessments and advise architects and owners on improving the security of their designs and facilities. Responsibilities We will provide training to help you develop the following security, IT Infrastructure, AV design skills: Learn to provide security/protective design consulting services for new and existing construction. Security topics include, but are not limited to physical security, security technology and operational security. Perform risk assessments of existing or proposed facilities using industry standard threat, vulnerability, and risk assessment (TVRA) methods. Produce coordinated Revit models and drawing sets for electronic security (e.g., access control, video surveillance), IT/Telecom (e.g., MDF/IDF layouts, backbone and pathway systems), and/or AV systems. Draft reports and memorandums to communicate risk assessments, security requirements / recommendations and other technical design information. Coordinate security requirements and design information with architects, owners, contractors, and other engineering disciplines. Requirements Undergraduate degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil or Structural Engineering or other building design disciplines. 2+ years of experience in the architecture and engineering industry. Exposure to electrical engineering, electronic security systems, and/or IT Infrastructure systems preferred. Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, Revit, Rhino preferred. A strong interest in security consulting as it relates to building and infrastructure design and construction. A desire to become familiar with the relevant standards, best practices, and methodologies for protecting people in and around facilities. The position requires the candidate to gain and hold US Security clearance. Compensation The rate for this position generally is $75,000 - $85,000 annually. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by District of Columbia Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee’s pay history will not be used in compensation decisions. Benefits Depending on your employment status, benefits may include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time Tuition Reimbursement Commuter Transit (where available) 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments Fitness Reimbursement And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. 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