Fire Alarm Designer

Summit Fire & Security•Wake Forest, NC

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fire Alarm Designer position is responsible for operating with minimal supervision while completing project designs and submittals. The role requires familiarity with SFP’s quality documents, procedures, and work instructions as they relate to the design function. This position is with Summit Fire & Security, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), which is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security. The company serves customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale and is known for its quality work and talented workforce. Summit Fire & Security is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 70 locations in more than 20 states. The company is consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry and supports trade skills and workforce development through Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs. Summit Fire & Security supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications, with reimbursement for certain programs and potential bonuses for specific certifications. They strive to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment, encouraging initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent required.
NICET II or NICET III and/or state required certification required. Equivalent experience will be considered assuming individual pursues NICET education.
1-2 years’ experience as alarm designer, strongly preferred.
Construction experience, Mechanical aptitude, basic and advanced math skills, required.
Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
Must be able to comply with SFP’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AlarmCAD, AutoCAD and/or other CAD software, preferred.

Responsibilities

Design fire detection/alarm, clean agent fire suppression, pre-engineered fire suppression, non-water-based fire protection, low voltage/security, etc. using working knowledge of fire alarm codes.
Adept with battery and voltage drop calculations.
Prepare submittal packages to send to (AHJ) Authority Having Jurisdiction and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.
Participate in coordination meetings with contractor.
Participate in design kick off meetings.
With assistance from the Design Manager, a Senior Sprinkler Designer, or others, prepare project package submittals including voltage calculation drops, materials and equipment required for installation and requisition materials for job.
With assistance from the Design Manager, a Senior Sprinkler Designer, or others, perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure.
Assist field personnel with design related installation issues.
Prepare and submit final job close-out documents after final acceptance testing.
Understand and follow SFP’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures.
Employee must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.
Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes.
Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
Other duties may be assigned.