Fire Alarm Designer

2 months ago


Fort Myers, United States Summit Fire & Security Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Are you interested in working for the nation’s leading fire protection company and beginning a rewarding and satisfying career that helps save the lives of thousands each year? Do you want to be a part of a growing and expanding team of industry experts? If so, exploring career opportunities with Summit Fire & Security may be right for you

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 SFS’s quality documents, procedures, and work instructions as they related to the design function.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

  • Design fire alarm systems using working knowledge of fire alarm codes.
  • Perform battery calculations for each design.
  • 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 Fire Alarm Designer, or others, prepare material requisitions for job.
  • With assistance from the Design Manager, a Senior Fire Alarm 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 SFS’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.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

  • 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.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

  • 1-2 years’ experience as Fire Alarm designer, required.
  • Construction experience, Mechanical aptitude, basic and advanced math skills, required.

Communication Skills:

  • Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Systems and Software Skills:

  • Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required.
  • Familiarity with AlarmCad and/or other CAD software, preferred.

Other Qualifications:

  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
  • Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift



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