Fire Alarm System Designer

4 weeks ago


Des Moines, United States American Alarms Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

This position is located in Des Moines, Iowa. Relocation or commute is required.

Who Are We?

American Alarms was started in the basement of Bill Jacob's house in 1983. With his training in electronics from DM Tech HS and the US Army, Bill had the background to teach anyone with the desire to learn. By gradually adding team members that believe the same way, American Alarms has become a leader in user-friendly life safety and security systems.

Full-time/Exempt

Salary: $72k-$88k/Year

Benefits:

  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Floating Holiday
  • Volunteer Day
  • Legal/ID Shield

Summary: This Fire Alarm System Designer will design low-voltage systems and prepare a bill of materials to be used in the sales presentations.

Essential Duties: Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

  • Create designs of low-voltage systems.
  • Prepare a bill of materials for each design and project to present during sales presentations and ensure compliance with project coordinators.
  • Collaborate with multiple internal teams including sales, project coordinators, and technical managers.
  • Meet with the sales team to plan, execute, and deliver presentations.
  • Collaborate with external partners including project engineers and city officials, architects, engineers, contractors, and business owners to discuss any design issues/opportunities and to ensure compliant designs.
  • Perform site surveys of existing low-voltage systems.
  • Review public bid project documents in online plan rooms.
  • Review technical training needs with the Director of Operations to ensure successful installation of low-voltage systems.
  • Collaborate with Technical Managers regarding system designs and code-related questions.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university, minimum five (5) years of related experience, and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

  • Professional Engineer (PE) or,
  • Iowa NICET III Fire Alarm Systems or,
  • ESA Certified Fire Alarm Designer

Must be able to pass a background check.



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