Fire Alarm Designer

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This position is responsible for designing and developing Fire Alarm systems to detect and notify occupants in the event of a fire. Their responsibilities revolve around performing research and analysis, utilizing equipment data and product knowledge, producing 2D drawings & schematics, and coordinating with engineers, project managers, and facilitating work permits.

Furthermore, a fire alarm designer may design upgrades and enhancements, create project templates & standards, take part in codes & standards seminars, attend manufacturers training and development sessions, research new fire codes and installation standards, create efficiencies in drafting quality and establish minimum design standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follow all OSHA standards and laws, and incorporate safety standards into designs.

• Submit installation drawings for approval to AHJ.

• Attend regular development meetings.

• Address limitations of technologies and materials involved in the design & CAD process.

• Incorporate feedback into BIM (Building Information Modeling) models and system designs.

• Make revisions to drawings, plans, & models as requested.

• Keep up to date on all modern advancement in manufacturer’s equipment, Building Codes changes, and software technologies.

• Pursue ongoing education in the Fire Safety field.

• Apply and Submit drawings for approval to AHJ (installation permits).

• Design of Fire and Alarm System drawings, as-built drawings, system calculations, and Riser diagrams.

• Re-create new (MEP) and structural drawings under existing conditions for design coordination.

• Read and interpret architectural, structural and MEP drawings.

• Provide accurate electrical schematics per client conditions and analyze and track technical specifications including dimensions, arrangements, and installation procedures.

• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualifications:

• Experience preferred, but not required, willing to train

• Experience utilizing AutoCAD software (preferred)

• An abundance of patience to see a complicated project to the end.

• Ability to think in a three-dimensional manner.

• 2-year degree in related field (preferred)

• Bachelor's or Certifications (preferred)

• Electrical Construction industry knowledge (preferred)

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.

• Assist project managers with permits, system changes/modifications, and tracking project changes and revisions.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.

• The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent pay

• Medical, dental, vision

• Company paid life insurance

• Company paid short-term disability

• 401K with employer match

• Paid vacation and company holidays

• Training and Career Development

• Company vehicle (if job applicable)

• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer