Fire Alarm Designer

Overview

Design and assess fire alarm systems, conduct site audits, and prepare technical reports.

Key Responsibilities

• site audits
• code assessment
• technical reporting
• design review
• autocad drafting
• fire alarm design

Tasks

-Conduct site audits of fire protection systems performance, asbuilt conditions, and Code conformance; -Assess fire and life safety performance of new and existing building fire protection systems using applicable Codes and Standards; -Prepare reports and other technical communication; -Participate in design reviews, shop drawings reviews, construction site visits and verifications for various fire protection systems; -Assist in the preparation of project proposals and liaise with clients. -Prepare technical reports; -Participate on project teams including other fire protection personnel, contractors and other technical disciplines for successful project delivery; -Complete design calculations as per local code and standards including but not limited to the building and fire codes, ULC, NFPA, etc.; -Draft fire alarm systems and details using AutoCAD or, alternatively, mark up design concepts using Bluebeam Revu; -Conduct site visits to gather data on existing conditions and review construction; -Review contract documents, including drawings and specifications for Code conformance; -Investigate, advise, and solve unusual design problems; -Design fire alarm systems including detection, clean agent and other related systems; -Work with project teams including other staff, other technical disciplines and contractors for successful project delivery; and

Requirements

• fire design
• fire diploma
• revit
• project management
• 2+ years
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Experience in fire alarm system design, or related systems design -Diploma in fire protection engineering technology; may also consider Diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering technology with the relevant set of experience. -Excellent communication and written skills in English -Strong customer service commitment -Ability to model fire alarm systems using AutoDesk REVIT -Demonstrated ability to manage projects and communicate with clients, authorities and contractors -Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and persuasively -Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, consulting experience preferred; however, design experience in a Contractor/vendor environment may be considered. -Ability to work in a team environment -Ability to develop clients and grow consulting business opportunities -Selfmotivated, problemsolving and solutionoriented, high level of accountability. -Organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks on multiple projects

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About Stantec

-Began as a one-person environmental engineering practice and has grown through strategic geographic and service expansion. -Publicly listed on the NYSE and TSX, Stantec has completed major acquisitions to bolster expertise and strengthen global infrastructure portfolio. -Headquartered in the iconic Stantec Tower in Edmonton, the company has delivered landmark projects like the Panama Canal Expansion and high-profile community developments. -Leverages interdisciplinary teams of designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers. -Typical projects span urban planning, civil infrastructure, water management, environmental assessment, energy delivery, and architectural design, serving public and private sectors. -Blends technical prowess with visionary design in bold ventures such as designing its own mixed-use tower and leading multi-nation infrastructure projects.

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