Fire Alarm Designer

Job Summary

The Fire Alarm Designer position is responsible for operating with minimal supervision while completing project designs and submittals. Expected to be very familiar with SFP’s quality documents, procedures, and work instructions as they relate to the design function.

About the Role

Design fire detection/alarm, clean agent fire suppression, pre-engineered fire suppression, non-water-based fire protection, low voltage/security, etc. using working knowledge of fire alarm codes. Adept with battery and voltage drop calculations. Prepare submittal packages to send to (AHJ) Authority Having Jurisdiction and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval. Participate in coordination meetings with contractors. Participate in design kick-off meetings. With assistance from the Design Manager, a Senior Sprinkler Designer, or others, prepare project package submittals including voltage calculation drops, materials and equipment required for installation and requisition materials for job. Perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure. Assist field personnel with design related installation issues. Prepare and submit final job close-out documents after final acceptance testing. Understand and follow SFP’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Employee must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project. Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes. Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Education, Training, Certifications: HS Diploma or equivalent required. NICET II or NICET III and/or state required certification required. Equivalent experience will be considered assuming individual pursues NICET education.
• Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements: 1-2 years’ experience as alarm designer, strongly preferred. Construction experience, Mechanical aptitude, basic and advanced math skills, required. Communication Skills: Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers. Systems and Software Skills: Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required. Familiarity with AlarmCAD, AutoCAD and/or other CAD software, preferred.
• Other Qualifications: Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required. Must be able to comply with SFP’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift

Benefits

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

About Us

We are interested in working for the nation's leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year. Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Fire & Security may be right for you!

Our Core Values

• PIPE: Passionate about life safety
• Passionate about life safety
• Have Integrity (Do the right thing)
• Work in Partnership with our customers and community
• Constantly strive for Operational Excellence (Do things right)