Fire Alarm Systems Designer

Overview

Design and CAD layout of fire alarm and access control systems per code.

Key Responsibilities

• design
• design review
• equipment submittals
• technical communication
• fire alarm
• autocad

Tasks

-Accepts responsibility for design -Review design plans completed within the department prior to submission to customers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with code and company standards -Build equipment submittals -Communicate technical concepts to sales reps, operations team, and customers -Design and layout of Fire Alarm systems in AutoCAD per code requirements

Requirements

• fire alarms
• nicet iii
• autocad
• excel
• access control
• aps license

What You Bring

-Prefer 2 years' experience with Fire Alarms systems layout per IBC, NFPA 72 & 101 -EST alarm system experience preferred but not required -Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook -Knowledge of required codes -Strong work ethic with a positive attitude -Ability to analyze, identify, and follow up to resolve discrepancies -Proficient in AutoCAD 2019 or newer -Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and juggle multiple priorities with strict deadlines -Prefer 2 years' experience, Access Control, and Fire Alarm systems -Strong analytical skills -NICET Level III or IV in Fire Alarm Systems, or ability to obtain -Ability and willingness to engage with local AHJ's to discuss local code requirements -Knowledge of in-building emergency communications systems (e.g., ERCES/BDA/DAS) -Texas Fire Alarm Planning Superintendent (APS) License, or ability to obtain

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About Firetrol Protection Systems

-Leveraging over a century of fire protection expertise, it has grown from a regional installer into a subsidiary of Minimax-Viking. -Specializing in fire protection solutions such as custom sprinkler systems, clean-agent suppression, and integrated security, tailored to unique facility needs. -Tackling projects across various sectors including industrial plants, data centers, hospitals, schools, government, and commercial real estate, integrating suppression, detection, pumps, and alarms. -Distributes and integrates diverse third-party technologies to avoid vendor lock-in, ensuring best-fit equipment for each project. -A standout initiative includes the adoption of advanced water-mist turbine systems, such as MXOne, demonstrating commitment to next-gen fire-suppression innovation. -Operational strengths include 24/7 emergency response, pre-approved GSA/TXMAS partnerships, and full lifecycle services from engineering and fabrication to ongoing inspection.

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