Design Engineering Coordinator

Silco Fire & Security•Dayton, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Silco Fire & Security isn’t just a company, it’s a mission. Every day, our team plays a vital role in protecting lives and property for over 45,000 businesses across Ohio, Kentucky and surrounding states. We design, install, maintain and monitor fire protection and security systems that keep people safe and businesses compliant. As the market leader in the Midwest, Silco is a growing, family-owned company with over 500 employees working from our headquarters in Cincinnati and branches in Dayton, Columbus, Toledo, Akron, Cleveland and Louisville. Recognized as a Top Workplace and named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies, we have a long-standing track record of success and ambitious goals for the future. Our impact extends beyond fire alarms and sprinklers; we provide peace of mind to the communities we serve. At Silco, you’re not just doing a job, you’re making a difference.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and active projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow established processes and maintain accurate records.
Strong attention to detail, especially when handling project documents, submittals, and status tracking.
Ability to work effectively with designers, sales team members, project managers, technicians, and customers.
Comfortable using project management software, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, and file storage systems.
Ability to follow up consistently and professionally on open items.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Procore is a plus.
Basic understanding of construction, permitting, fire alarm, fire suppression, or design processes preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinating internal communication between design, sales, and operations.
Maintaining design project tracking information and helping ensure project milestones are current.
Assisting with design documentation, permit packages, submittal packages, revised drawings, and approval tracking.
Following up on missing information required to complete design work.
Supporting the Fire Alarm & Suppression Design Manager with workload tracking, reporting, meeting preparation, and process follow-up.
Ensuring design files, records, and supporting documentation are properly stored and maintained.
Helping improve consistency, accountability, and visibility across the fire alarm and suppression design process.