Fire Alarm System Designer

Primary Purpose: The Designer is responsible for the design activities related to fire alarm, mass notification, clean agent, VESDA, ERCES, and security systems. This includes reviewing project turnovers, contract documents, and equipment schedules to ensure compliance with specifications. The Designer also participates in project meetings to discuss status and address potential issues.

Essential Functions:

• Review project turnovers from sales department for completeness of information
• Review project specifications, verify and value engineer equipment schedule
• Request CAD files from consultant engineer
• Co-ordinate drawing creation/modification with CAD operator

Other Duties/Functions:

• Attend/setup project co-ordination meetings with prime, electrical, and mechanical contractors and engineering consultants
• Work with Project Manager to prepare requests for information to clarify project discrepancies
• Develop good working relationships with engineering consultants and contractors
• Other duties as required

Working Conditions: Air-conditioned office

Work Hours: 7:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m., Monday Friday

Mental Demands: Requires alertness, attention to detail, multitasking ability, initiative, and excellent communication skills. Strong ability to prioritize tasks and excellent organizational skills are essential.

Physical Demands: Requires sitting at desk for extended periods (up to four hours), occasionally lift equipment up to fifty pounds.

Qualification Requirements:

Skills/Knowledge:

Fast comprehension of technical specification requirements and verification that equipment schedule fulfills it

Ability to utilize the computer to retrieve equipment and other pertinent information

Proficient Microsoft Excel and Word to produce design documents and correspondence

Able to calculate voltage drop, speaker dB loss, and battery requirements for electronic systems

Ability to multitask several projects and prioritize work load accordingly

Good knowledge of NFPA, UBC, and UFC requirements, as well as local building, electrical, and fire codes.

Familiarity of AutoCAD computer program

Education/Training: Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering or equivalent

NICET Level 3 Certified for Fire Alarm Systems

Experience:

Minimum five years experience in the fire/security industry