Fire Protection System Designer

Atlantis Fire Protection•Wilmington, NC

21h•Onsite

About The Position

At Keller’s, an Atlantis Fire Protection Company, the Fire Protection System Designer develops accurate, buildable, code-compliant fire detection and alarm system designs. The role produces system layouts, drawings, calculations, and submittal packages and coordinates with sales, project management, and field teams to confirm project scope, technical approach, and requirements. The designer may also work on special hazard fire extinguishing, security, and CCTV systems as needed. The position requires professional representation of Keller’s, protection of confidential customer and company information, and compliance with company policies, safety rules, and applicable laws. The role is onsite at Keller’s.

Requirements

Two-year degree in Electrical or Electronics Technology.
Familiarity with NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72 (Fire Alarm), NFPA 101, and the International Building Code (IBC).
NICET Level III certification.
Working knowledge of and proficiency with AutoCAD.
Four years of experience in the work areas described.
Ability to pass a drug test and criminal background check; security clearance may be required.

Nice To Haves

Four-year Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
NICET Level IV certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lay out fire detection and alarm system devices, including conduit and cable routing.
Tag conduits and cables and prepare conduit and cable schedules when required.
Generate riser diagrams, one-line diagrams, and field device wiring diagrams.
Design control panels and interface cabinets, including elevation details, cabinet arrangements, and wiring diagrams.
Develop the Sequence of Operation (Input/Output Matrix) for each system.
Perform battery and voltage drop calculations.
Assemble complete submittal packages in electronic and hard-copy formats.
Design special hazard fire extinguishing systems, including flow calculations, as needed.
Design security and CCTV systems as needed.
Assist with project management tasks and coordinate with sales, project management, and field teams to confirm scope, technical approach, and project requirements.
Represent Keller’s professionally, protect confidential customer and company information, and comply with company policies, safety rules, and applicable laws.