Fire Sprinkler Alarm Designer Entry Level - Continental Fire Sprinkler
Continental Fire Sprinkler Company
Full‑service fire protection contractor offering design, installation, service & inspection of fire sprinkler and alarm systems.
Entry-level designer preparing fire alarm/detection drawings, calculations, and field support
13 days ago ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Omaha, NE
Office Full-Time
Company Size
275 Employees
Service Specialisms
Estimating
Design‑Build
Engineering/Project Management
3D Design/BIM
Fabrication
Installation
Alarm & Detection
Service & Inspection
Sector Specialisms
Commercial
Industrial
High-rise office occupancies
Corporate data centers
Small business parks
Large industrial sites
Warehouses
Freezers
Role
Description
shop drawings
fire design
field engineering
as-built
scheduling
procurement
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Compile and prepare plan submittals (shop drawings) and material submittals for review by architects, engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction
Coordinate fire alarm and detection design with the building structure and other MEP subcontractors
Detailing of shop drawings (field installation drawings and battery calculations), field engineering (on the jobsite support and review), and operation planning (field installation support)
Prepare “as-built” drawings for in-house archive and client files
Oversee project scheduling, quantity tracking, material fabrication and procurement
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
Design fire alarm and detection systems
Prepare project material stocklists to be used for material procurement
Requirements
autocad
excel
nfpa
engineering
teamwork
plan reading
Able to learn how to read construction, engineering, architectural, and structural plans
Strong experience in AutoCAD preferred
Regular, reliable attendance
Having humility to learn from mistakes and not make the same mistakes twice
Ability to travel to construction jobsites and other office locations as the business requires (25%-50%), exposed to wide-ranging climates and environments
Able to move between working with a team to working independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
Experience and familiarity with MS Excel and Word
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
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
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.
Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
High level of self-discipline and ability to operate in a team environment
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
1971 Founded
Year Established
The company was established in 1971 by two brothers who stepped in to complete a failed sprinkler project.
Top 20
North America Ranking
Grew to become one of North America’s top 20 fire sprinkler contractors, demonstrating significant growth and expertise in the field.
2005 Acquired
Acquisition Year
Acquired by Kiewit Corporation, marking a strategic expansion and diversification of services.
40+ States
Geographic Reach
Licensed to operate in over 40 states, showcasing extensive geographical coverage and regulatory compliance.
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.
Culture + Values
Dedication to Safety: our dedication to performing work in a safe and reliable manner has resulted in a superior safety rating
Honesty and Respect: we conduct our business honestly and treat our clients and each other with respect
Superior Customer Service: we are leaders in cost control, and we strive to give our customers the highest quality of work
Excellence in Performance: we focus on scheduling and coordination to get the job done right the first time; strict adherence to codes and regulations is essential in each project
Environment + Sustainability
No publicly stated net zero target date or formal environmental strategy found on corporate website or LinkedIn
No available data-driven sustainability goals, emissions reductions metrics, renewable energy usage, waste diversion rates, or other measurable environmental performance indicators
Inclusion & Diversity
4.0/5
Diversity & Inclusion Rating
Glassdoor aggregated diversity & inclusion rating based on employee reviews.
4.0
Diversity & Inclusion Category
Score in the 'Diversity & Inclusion' category.
3.8
Culture & Values
Score in the 'Culture & Values' category.
3.8
Compensation & Benefits
Score in the 'Compensation & Benefits' category.
Work/Life balance score: 3.6
No publicly disclosed formal DEI strategy, gender breakdown statistics, inclusion targets or outcome metrics