Architectural Project Designer

Thornton Tomasetti•San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Thornton Tomasetti is hiring an Architectural Project Designer for its Protective Design & Security practice. The role contributes to security strategy and design across a range of projects, guiding technical work and coordinating with other disciplines. The designer turns assessment findings into implementable measures that integrate tailored security solutions into architecture, user experience, infrastructure, and operations. The position offers an opportunity to grow toward future project leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in architecture, urban design, planning, civil engineering, or a related field.
4+ years of relevant experience in security consulting, planning, design, or closely related work.
Ability to synthesize risk, design, and operational inputs into practical recommendations.
Strong coordination skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree.
Architectural licensure or Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification.

Responsibilities

Lead portions of security planning and design assignments.
Develop site, perimeter, lobby, screening, and access control concepts that align with project goals and user needs.
Organize deliverables, coordinate information across disciplines, and help maintain quality and consistency.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support integrated design solutions.
Review junior staff work and provide feedback to improve quality and consistency.
Contribute to proposals, presentations, project management activities, and client-facing discussions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, and other voluntary benefits, depending on employment status.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and childcare.
Paid Time Off.
Family leave for new parents.
Volunteer time.
Tuition reimbursement.
Commuter transit benefits where available.
401(k) retirement savings with company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments.
Fitness reimbursement.
Wellness, diversity/inclusion, and employee resource programs and initiatives.