Design - Fire Alarm Designer

Impact Fire • Phoenix, AZ

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Impact Fire Services is looking for a Fire Alarm Designer to join our growing team in the Phoenix, Arizona office. This position will be responsible for designing, developing, and drafting fire alarm systems for a wide variety of projects. The role also includes managing project permitting and providing follow-up on ongoing projects. A strong background in drafting technology with AutoCAD or Revit experience is essential.

Requirements

• Experience in fire alarm design required.
• 3 to 5+ years of fire alarm design experience.
• Experience should include tenant finish, remodel, ground up work, service, elevator modernization and special projects.
• Fire Design Engineer experience should include AutoCAD, estimating, and liaison between the sales team and Install team.
• Strong technology / computer skills.
• Strong understanding of Fire Alarm system installation practices.
• MUST have experience with code standards for Phoenix, Arizona or State of Arizona.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of several commercial fire alarm systems; aspects including new systems, remodel, pre-action systems, elevator recall, VESDA, Special Hazards preferred but not required.
• NICET 3 Design certification is a preference but not required.
• Knowledge of submitting drawings to AHJ and obtaining permits a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performing battery calculations based upon the requirements of applicable NFPA standards.
• Reviewing job plans and specifications to determine scope of design.
• Designing NFPA compliant drawings within allocated hours for each job.
• Design Fire Alarm systems with accuracy and detail to enable field installation.
• Prepare job close-out documents such as as-builts, O&M's and warranties.
• Submit design plans to proper department leadership for approval and obtain permits as required.
• Perform field surveys and attend job meetings for coordination with contractors and other trades.
• Prepare fabrication drawings, wiring and material lists for field technicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed