Fire Alarm Designer

Summit Fire Protection - Lyon Charter Township, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Lyon Charter Township, MI

11-50 employees

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Fire Alarm Designer position at Summit Fire Protection involves designing fire alarm systems for various projects, ensuring compliance with safety codes and specifications. The role requires collaboration with project management and other trades to deliver efficient and effective designs that meet project goals.

Responsibilities

• Yield efficient fire alarm design comparing the differences of labor, equipment, and installation materials.
• Adept with battery and voltage drop calculations.
• Review design with sales, project management, and superintendent prior to and throughout job processes.
• Effectively communicate specifications and contract specific requirements in an efficient, accurate manner.
• Maintain knowledge with national, state, and local codes and practices.
• Obtain required permits with local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Maintain current knowledge on latest material developments.
• Accurately perform cost analysis for different system designs and material choices.
• Design by using a method to overview the entire scope of a project and working into the detailed requirements.
• Complete project package submittals including voltage calculation drops, materials and equipment required for installation.
• Collaborate with AHJs, Project Manager to clarify design requirements, materials and/or specifications.
• Coordinate design with the architect and other trades including Sprinkler and HVAC.
• Creatively plan design specifications within current constraints to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Correctly list necessary devices and materials for accurate interpretation of each design for installation purposes.
• Provide technical interpretation of the design by phone, email, in person and/or onsite to follow up on design quality and site obstacles.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of experience using AutoCAD
• 2 years of experience in the Construction industry
• Adept at compiling, reading and understanding blueprints.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program