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AECOM is seeking a Senior Secure Spaces Interior Designer to help shape highly secure, technically sophisticated environments for Federal and mission‑critical clients. In this role, you will focus on the planning and interior design of classified spaces where precision, compliance, and operational performance are essential.

This position may be based in Denver, Chicago, Houston, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Seattle, Columbus, or Cleveland, with flexibility for other AECOM locations.

You will play a key role in the design and delivery of classified interiors, including SCIFs, SAPFs, secure communications centers, and high‑security workplace environments. As an emerging subject matter expert, you will also contribute specialized knowledge that strengthens AECOM’s secure interiors practice.

What You’ll Do

Secure Interior Design & Planning

• Support the interior design of secure and classified environments, ensuring compliance with ICD‑705, DoD standards, and client‑specific requirements
• Develop detailed interior design deliverables—including space plans, elevations, details, and specifications—that balance security, functionality, and design quality
• Participate in and contribute to secure design reviews and client meetings

Technical Coordination & Integration

• Collaborate with Accrediting Officials and project teams in support of Construction Surveillance Plans (CSPs)
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and specialty consultants to integrate access control, intrusion detection, acoustical protection, and RF shielding
• Support technical planning related to acoustical separation, TEMPEST considerations, and secure zoning

Collaboration & Design Leadership

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to integrate secure planning principles across architecture, interiors, engineering, and technology systems
• Engage Federal clients and stakeholders to understand mission needs and translate them into compliant interior solutions
• Contribute thought leadership that advances secure interior design standards across the firm

What Sets You Apart

• Strong understanding of secure facility users, missions, and interior building typologies
• Excellence in programming, space planning, and stakeholder communication
• Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary systems, utilities, and FF&E in classified environments
• Working knowledge of secure networks, access control concepts, and security zoning
• Solid familiarity with ICD‑705 and TEMPEST fundamentals and their impact on interior planning

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited institution and 8+ years of related professional experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Interior Design or related field
• 12+ years of interior design experience, including at least 3 years supporting secure Federal facilities
• NCIDQ certification
• Interior Design licensure

• Sponsorship is not available, now or in the future
• U.S. citizenship is mandatory due to Federal contract requirements

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.