Alarm and Suppression Designer

Description

• Produce detailed design documents from project specifications, architectural drawings, and code requirements using AutoCAD and other software.
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Provide consultation for project managers regarding design changes.
• Create submittal packages and stock lists.
• Work with sales, operations, and other design staff as needed to interpret project specifications.
• Design fire alarm systems, design special hazard suppression systems, and create shop drawings.
• Conduct field/job site surveys to ensure proper design and fit.
• Read, learn, interpret, and apply code requirements pertaining to job specifications.
• Work with purchasing to order materials.
• Work with manager to develop project timelines and produce designs according to schedule.
• Provide timely and accurate entries into operating systems.
• Ensure proper approvals are obtained for design work.
• Maintain proper project documentation including submittals and approvals.
• Produce status reports and act as a key participant in planning meetings.

Requirements

• Requires manual dexterity for typing and use of a mouse.
• NICET II certification in Fire Alarm Systems is preferred.
• Applicable degree from a technical school or college is a plus.
• Proficient use of AutoCAD to autonomously design special hazard systems (CO2, Clean Agent, Water Mist) preferred.
• Minimal lifting, pushing, or pulling required.
• Ability to withstand occasional exposure to hot, cold, and/or inclement weather on job sites.
• Ability to wear PPE such as steel toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glass, safety harnesses, and hard hats occasionally on job sites.
• Ability to sit at a desk/computer station and work on a computer for long periods of time.
• Minimum of 3 years of fire alarm system design experience required.
• Ability to walk and maneuver self around construction job sites and climb ladders occasionally.
• 5+ years of fire alarm system design and 2+ years of special hazard system design experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient use of AutoCAD to autonomously design fire alarm systems.
• Familiarity with and ability to read, interpret, and apply NFPA 12, NFPA 2001, and/or NFPA 770 preferred.
• Familiarity with and ability to read, interpret, and apply NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and International Fire Code (IFC).
• Minimum of 1 year of special hazard system design experience preferred.
• Experience performing job-site field checks/surveys is preferred.
• NICET certifications in Special Hazard Systems is preferred.
• Ability to utilize BIM (Building Information Modeling), 3D CAD environment is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Training and Career Development
• Company paid life insurance
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Excellent pay
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Company paid short-term disability
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance