Fire Alarm Designer
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. The company is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance, serving customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale. Summit Fire & Security supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers. The company encourages 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 submittmits 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.
Benefits
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
- Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
- Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
- Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Extensive training opportunities
- Career advancement
- Competitive pay
- Bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
