Fire Sprinkler Alarm Designer Entry Level - Continental Fire Sprinkler

Overview

Entry-level designer creates fire alarm/detection plans, shop drawings, calculations, and support.

Key Responsibilities

• alarm design
• shop drawings
• project scheduling
• as-built drawings
• plan submittals
• design coordination

Tasks

-Design fire alarm and detection systems -Detailing of shop drawings (field installation drawings and battery calculations), field engineering (on the jobsite support and review), and operation planning (field installation support) -Oversee project scheduling, quantity tracking, material fabrication and procurement -Prepare “as-built” drawings for in-house archive and client files -Compile and prepare plan submittals (shop drawings) and material submittals for review by architects, engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction -Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. -Coordinate fire alarm and detection design with the building structure and other MEP subcontractors -Prepare project material stocklists to be used for material procurement -Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

Requirements

• autocad
• ms excel
• ms word
• electrical engineering
• nfpa codes
• teamwork

What You Bring

-Having humility to learn from mistakes and not make the same mistakes twice -Organized, time and deadline conscious, and attention to detail. -Currently pursuing or a recent graduate in an Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related degree preferred (Associates degree also considered), or 1-2 years fire alarm design experience, or 2+ years direct construction related experience -Ability to travel to construction jobsites and other office locations as the business requires (25%-50%), exposed to wide-ranging climates and environments -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -Able to learn how to read construction, engineering, architectural, and structural plans -Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment -NFPA Codes, Building Code, and Fire Code research. -High level of self-discipline and ability to operate in a team environment -Regular, reliable attendance -Able to move between working with a team to working independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives -Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time -Strong experience in AutoCAD preferred -Experience and familiarity with MS Excel and Word

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About Continental Fire Sprinkler Company

-Grew from a single designer and a few fitters to a leading fire sprinkler contractor. -Handles projects ranging from massive distribution centers to high-rise buildings. -Provides end-to-end services including estimation, design-build, engineering, and inspections. -Inspection and maintenance services comply with NFPA standards on varied schedules. -Typical clients include multi-state retailers, universities, residential lofts, and industrial facilities. -Union-trained field crews and NICET-certified designers use advanced tools and maintain high standards.

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