Fire Alarm Systems Design Engineer

Siemens•Indianapolis, IN

2d•$43,911 - $75,276•Hybrid

About The Position

Fire Alarm Systems Design Engineers create unique design solutions to meet specific customer requirements for commercial building fire alarm systems in new and existing facilities. This team member makes recommendations for productivity improvements and cost reductions to increase customer satisfaction and job profitability. Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn’t just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.

Requirements

High school diploma or state-recognized GED
3+ years experience in Fire Alarm design
Knowledge of engineering fundamentals of fire systems or equivalent field experience with fire system controls
Knowledge of the following fire alarm system components: fire alarm panels, strobe booster panels, spot detectors (smoke, heat, carbon monoxide), duct-mounted smoke detectors, projected beam smoke detectors, aspirating smoke detectors (VESDA), monitor modules, relay modules (form A and form C), manual pull stations, notification devices (speaker/strobes, horn/strobes, strobes, bells), Class A/Class B/Class X circuits, state and local fire codes, and NFPA 72 national fire code
The ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams
3+ Proficiency in AutoCAD and design and Microsoft Office
Must have NICET I Fire Alarm certification and willing to get NICET II within 2 years
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

Responsibilities

Design fire alarm systems for buildings, including floorplan drawings with system device locations, riser diagrams, device wiring details, panel mounting and wiring details, bills of materials, and sequences of operations to meet the intent of the project plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Perform peer to peer review of engineering documents.
Make recommendations related to productivity improvement and cost reduction to increase customer satisfaction.
Assist in choosing the appropriate mix of products and installation methods to provide the most cost-effective solution.
Provide general electrical calculations, including battery calculations, voltage drop calculations, conduit fills, power supply sizing, etc.