Technical Sound Designer Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Associate or technical school degree, or combination of education and relevant experience
• 12+ years of related and progressively more responsible experience in the consulting engineering field focused on Electronic Security System (ESS) design
• Security Certification CPTED or PSP (ASIS Physical Security Professional) is preferred but not required.
• Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) is recommended but not required.
• Experience with U.S. building design codes and material-specific standards
• Revit Proficiency required
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (with an emphasis on Excel and Word), Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD, acoustic calculation software like EASE, BIM360, and Bluebeam

As a Senior Technical Designer – Electronic Security, you will work as part of a team developing structural solutions for a wide variety of projects.  This may include manufacturing facilities, hospitals, airports, commercial buildings, and environmental structures. 

About the Role

As a Senior Technical Designer – Electronic Security, you will:

• Meet with owners/clients to determine electronic security system needs.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and clients to define project scope, security budgets, design strategies, and constraints
• Conduct threat and security analysis reports tailored to various facility types
• Produce contract documents including drawings, legends, details, single line diagrams, enlarged plans, elevations, and sections for sound technology design practice per Gresham Smith standards.
• Design cabling pathways such as conduits or cable tray systems as well as proper bonding systems.
• Maintain a high level of communication with other architects and other disciplines for coordination and setup requirements.
• Ensure accuracy by regularly updating plans to keep the model up to date for coordination.
• Assist in the development of electrical/technology design scope.
• Assist with design and layout of electrical/technology components or systems.
• Prepare redlines and clear direction for others on project team.
• Increase quality by the regular review of equipment lists comparing to system single line diagrams.
• Build greater knowledge base by attending manufacturer and vendor events.
• Review shop drawings in comparison to design documents and provide initial review with comments.
• Create narrative documents for addenda or other communications as directed by a member of the design team.
• Prepare addendas, ASIs, CCDs, and other submissions during the construction phase when providing changes to the construction team.
• Research codes, standards, equipment and construction methods.
• Assist in determining, analyzing and interpreting clients’ needs and requirements.
• Collaborate with others to identify, define, and solve design issues and attend project meetings or internal team meetings, as requested.
• Implement security system types and provide complete construction documents that match the client and project team’s requirements.
• Assist in conducting a final review of the technology drawings.
• Oversee projects and assist Project Managers with preparing and managing hours.
• Mentor and support the development of junior designers, with the expectation of assuming future direct supervisory responsibilities.

Join Us

If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s what you can expect:

Professional Growth: In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares: 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits:

• Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.