Fire Alarm Designer

Summit Companies • Mount Pleasant, MI

1d • Remote

About The Position

Position can be worked remotely. Candidates who are able to visit sites in Michigan are highly preferred. JOB SUMMARY : The Fire Alarm Designer position is responsible for operating with minimal supervision while completing project designs and submittals. Expected to be very familiar with SFP’s quality documents, procedures, and work instructions as they related to the design function. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES : Design fire detection/alarm, 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. With assistance from the Design Manager, or others, perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure. 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.

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 is a minimum requirement.
• 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.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or other CAD software is 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

• FireCAD experienced is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design fire detection/alarm, 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.
• With assistance from the Design Manager, or others, perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED