Designer-Fire Alarm/Low Voltage

HCI Systems•San Diego, CA

10d•$25 - $33

About The Position

HCI Systems Inc. is seeking Fire Alarm/Low-Voltage Designers and Senior Designers to design and generate fire and low-voltage shop drawings and prepare technical submittals, RFIs, and closeout documents. The role supports projects involving multifamily, high-rise, military, and commercial buildings, working with project managers, account executives, other trades, and building owners to complete accurate designs and timely submittals. It also includes design coordination, document control, plan take-offs, maintaining engineering libraries, and communicating project status to management.

Requirements

Strong computer skills, including a solid background in AutoCAD.
Familiarity with CBC, CFC, CMC, CEC/NEC, NFPA 72, UFC codes, and City Municipal Codes as they pertain to fire alarm systems.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated, organized, able to multitask, reliable, self-determined, and able to follow up effectively.
Ability to take initiative to complete projects.
Must meet requirements related to background and driving record.
Regular, reliable, predictable attendance.

Nice To Haves

Industry-related NICET, RCDD, or similar certification is desired.

Responsibilities

Design and/or draft fire life safety and other low-voltage shop drawings for multifamily, high-rise, military, and commercial buildings.
Work with HCI Project Managers and Account Executives to complete accurate designs and prepare submittals in a timely and professional manner.
Manage and update electronic and physical engineering libraries, including job folders, equipment manuals, technical data sheets, brochures, and templates.
Apply company and National CAD Standards to shop drawings.
Research multiple alternatives to resolve design problems.
Coordinate designs with other trades and building owners as needed to create a complete design.
Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, schematics, and operational product manuals.
Identify out-of-scope work and design flaws by reviewing contract documents, proposals, plans, and specifications.
Identify and assist with suggested solutions for efficient designs.
Respond to design questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
Effectively communicate project status to management.
Perform document control tasks such as printing, downloading, and filing.
Perform take-offs (counts) on plans.
Complete required company paperwork.