Fire Alarm Designer

Role Overview

• Organizes and plans own workload and additionally works with other design teams when required.
• Prepares fully detailed technical submissions that include complete detailed schematics & drawings that meet the design criteria.
• Performs routine reviews of initial designs of low complexity to provide value engineered/code compliant solutions where required.
• Coordinates with CAD Support Technicians to prepare complete project submissions for lower complexity, small to medium size systems including: detailed 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.
• Develops bill of materials to facilitate construction.
• Reviews completed submission for equipment application, equipment compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope.
• Contributes project support for project managers once orders have been received to assist in maintaining and/or improving project margins.
• 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.
• Coordinates with CAD Support Technicians to create as-built and operation manual documentation.
• 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 product provided by CAD Support Technicians.
• Ensures all time is properly coded to projects and are within originally estimated hours sold on the projects.

Requirements

• A Minimum of 3-5+ years’ experience in design of Fire Alarm systems.
• NICET Certification Level I or Level II+
• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Ability to use AutoCAD for drafting/CAD
• Proficient in reading and understanding architectural and electrical diagrams.
• Fundamental understanding of Microsoft Office Suite including, Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Adobe
• Effective written and oral communications
• Ability to acquire appropriate licenses required by national, state and local codes.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• 15 days of vacation in your first year to promote work-life balance
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care, available from day one
• An encouraging and collaborative team environment that values diverse perspectives and fosters innovation
• On-the-job and cross-training opportunities
• A strong commitment to safety through our Zero Harm policy, ensuring a safe and secure workplace for all employees
• JCI Employee discount programs (The Loop by Perk Spot)