Design - Fire Alarm Designer
Human Resources Team•Phoenix, AZ
•Onsite
About The Position
Impact Fire Services is looking for a Fire Alarm Designer to join their growing team. This position will be responsible for designing, developing, and drafting fire alarm systems for a wide variety of projects. The role also includes responsibility for project permitting and follow-up on ongoing projects. The ideal candidate will have experience with drafting technology using AutoCAD or Revit.
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.
- Successful completion of a drug test and pre-employment background screening is required. MVR checks are required for all driving positions.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of several commercial fire alarm systems; aspects including new systems, remodel, pre-action systems, elevator recall, VESIDA, 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.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Pay is on a weekly cycle, every Friday
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Competitive benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and holidays
- Company paid short and long-term disability
- Immediately vested in our 401(k) company match
- Full-time employees participate in our Shared Ownership Program which offers a monetary bonus aligned to the company's long-term success.
- Exceptional guidance and support from our managers
- Collaborative culture & environment
- Robust training opportunities with company reimbursement upon achieving required licensing
- Apprenticeship programs for fire sprinkler, fire alarm and inspection positions
- Opportunity to work alongside some of the best talent in the fire protection industry
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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