Residential

Kiewit•Papillion, NE

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Continental Fire Protection is seeking a mid- to senior-level Fire Alarm Designer to support its growing fire suppression business. The position designs and reviews fire alarm systems and detailed installation drawings, performs calculations, coordinates designs with building structures and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractors, and provides technical support through installation. The designer may lead design work, mentor other designers, and serve as a technical resource for project teams and field crews. The role works on industrial, commercial, and residential projects and is based full-time in the Omaha, Nebraska office. Travel is minimal, typically one day or overnight every four to six months. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. The position is part of Continental Fire Sprinkler Company, a turnkey fire protection contractor providing consultation, design, installation, maintenance, testing, and inspection services.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in fire alarm systems design, with a record of delivering complex projects; industrial, commercial, or residential experience is acceptable.
Alternatively, strong mechanical design experience with similar systems and willingness to learn fire alarm design will be considered.
Advanced design experience using one or more of BIM, Revit, AutoCAD, AutoSPRINK, HydroCAD, SprinkCAD, or SolidWorks.
Regular, reliable attendance and ability to work productively and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate and interact professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually and in a team environment.
Ability to work safely and effectively and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment-use instructions, and policies.
Ability to work during normal operating hours and overtime and weekends as required.
Ability to work at various locations where conditions may vary.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in Design, Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field; extensive, directly relevant experience may be considered instead of a degree.
Experience with AutoSPRINK or Revit; the group primarily uses AutoSPRINK and some Revit.

Responsibilities

Design and, for more senior candidates, lead the design of fire alarm systems, including conventional, addressable, and wireless systems; fire alarm panel controls; initiating and notification devices; and power supplies.
Develop and review detailed shop drawings, field installation drawings, and calculations, and provide field engineering support and operations planning.
Direct preparation of plan and material submittals for review by architects, engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction, and guide submittals through approval.
Coordinate fire sprinkler alarm systems with building structures and other MEP subcontractors, resolving conflicts early to keep projects on schedule.
Prepare and validate project material stock lists to support accurate procurement.
Provide technical support for field engineering troubleshooting and jobsite installation.
Mentor and train designers and perform quality-control reviews of their work.
Partner with project managers and estimators to evaluate design approaches and keep engineering, material, fabrication, and labor costs on target.
Prepare as-built drawings for in-house archives and client files.