Fire Alarm/Detection Designer

Role Overview

• Without direct supervision, and using established standards & procedures, the fire alarm designer will be responsible for creating accurate & complete fire alarm system designs and submittal packages to meet the intent of the project requirements.
• Provides detailed information and submittals to communicate design and operation to customers, consultants, fire install/sales/management team and subcontractors.
• Organize and plan own workload, help to direct workload of less experienced design team members, and additionally work with other design teams when required.
• Facilitates reviews of initial designs of medium complexity to provide value-engineered/code-compliant solutions where required.
• Coordinates with CAD Support Technicians to prepare fully detailed technical submissions with complete detailed schematics and drawings to meet design criteria.
• Oversees CAD Support Technicians in the preparation of project submissions for medium-complexity systems including system operation, drawings, and calculations.
• Completes detailed calculations to verify system design meets code and standard requirements.
• Participates in pre/post-project design meetings and attends customer/site coordination meetings, as applicable.
• Develop a bill of materials to facilitate construction.
• Examines completed submissions in conjunction with CAD Support Technician for equipment application, equipment compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope.
• Provides support to Project Managers when orders have been received to assist in maintaining and/or improving project margins.
• Reviews equipment applications, researches outside purchases and ensures equipment compatibility.
• Provides answers to questions from customers, contractors, and authorities, having jurisdiction, as they arise.
• Collaborates with the Project Manager during system commissioning to verify system performance against the design.
• Supports field technical staff and subcontractors with technical support and design inquiries.
• Provides pre-sales estimate support to the sales and project management teams.
• Mentors and provides guidance to CAD Support Technicians in the completion of project deliverables.
• Performs the duties of a CAD person on assigned projects, as required, if a CAD person is not available to fulfill those duties.
• Directs, supports, and reviews work products provided by CAD Support Technicians.
• Monitors actual hours to ensure all time is properly coded to projects and is within originally estimated hours sold on the projects.

Requirements

• Three years minimum experience with design in the fire alarm industry (i.e., floor plan circuitry for devices, battery, and voltage drop calculations, sequence of operations, bill of material, network layouts, electrical wiring details & risers) and software applications to create Shop Drawings and Product Data Books.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Government / Provincial Fire Alarm Code Requirements.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude in Fire Alarm Systems.
• Advanced computer skills are required, particularly computer-related drafting tools (AutoCAD), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, SalesForce, MS Teams, Adobe Acrobat, and BlueBeam.
• Advanced Communication and Organizational skills.
• Certification/Membership with the Canada Fire Alarm Association (CFAA) is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including retirement savings plan, medical, dental, and vision care
• available from day one.
• Extensive product and on-the-job/cross-training opportunities, supported by our outstanding internal resources.
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot).