Fire Alarm Designer (REMOTE)

What You Will Do

• Organizes and plans own workload, helps to direct workload of less experienced design team members, and additionally works with other design teams when required.
• Facilitates reviews of initial designs of medium complexity to provide value-engineered/code-compliant solutions where required.
• Captures with CAD Support Technicians to prepare fully detailed technical submissions with complete detailed schematics and drawings to meet design criteria.
• Coordinates with 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.
• Develops 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.

What We Look For

• A Minimum of 5 years’ experience in design of Fire and Security systems.
• NICET Certification Level II, or Level I with Level II attainability.
• Experienced with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm Code).
• Experience in Fire Alarm, Security, Nurse Call, CCTV and/or Construction Industry.
• High school degree or equivalent required.
• Demonstrated ability in drafting/CAD, computer skills estimating/pricing, and project management.
• Proficient in reading and understanding architectural and electrical diagrams.
• Advanced understanding of mechanical systems and their interface to fire alarm systems.
• Fundamental understanding of Microsoft Office Suite including, Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Adobe.
• Effective written and oral communications.
• Ability to obtain appropriate licenses required by national, state and local codes.
• Ability to work a full-time schedule.

Available for Local Travel

• Hiring Salary Range: $86,000 - $118,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)
• This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance.
• This position includes a competitive benefits package.

About Us

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