Fire Alarm Designer

PROVIDING RIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR ALL FIRE PROTECTION NEEDS SINCE 1990.
International Fire Protection (IFP) is an Alabama-based fire suppression company. We have charted our history and legacy in building a safer environment for our customers and communities. Therefore, LIFE SAFETY IS OUR BUSINESS, as such, we promise to provide the best life safety service to our customers through quality, integrity, honesty, and customer satisfaction.

What we offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flex Spending Accounts (health and dependent)
• 401(k)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Insurance (life, disability, accidental, critical)

Fire Alarm Designer

Successful candidate should like working with others and being part of a team. As a Fire Alarm Designer, you will be responsible for creating comprehensive fire alarm system designs that meet project specifications, client needs, and regulatory requirements. Your work will involve collaborating with architects, engineers, and clients to develop effective solutions that ensure safety and compliance with fire codes and industry standards. You will utilize design software and your technical expertise to create detailed layout drawings, schematics, and specifications for fire alarm systems in various types of buildings.

Job Responsibilities

• Read and interpret building construction documents such as drawings, specifications and other contract documents.
• Prepare fire alarm shop drawings, specifications, equipment submittals and computer hydraulic calculations as needed for compliance with applicable fire protection codes.
• Prepare material data submittals for fire alarm equipment and material as necessary.
• Survey existing buildings for accurate, economical installation of fire alarm systems.
• Work closely with Design Manager, Sr. Designer, Project Managers, field staff and other employees throughout the company.
• Generate Request for Information Forms (RFI’s), test certificates and Operation and Maintenance Manuals (O&M’s).
• Attend Project Manager’s meetings as necessary.
• Attend related training classes, courses and seminars as requested by supervisor.

Job Qualifications

• NICET certification - Level I or higher.
• Previous years' experience in commercial and/or industrial fire alarm design.
• CAD experience.
• Ability to read & analyze building construction documents.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a timely manner and meet deadlines.
• Must possess a valid unrestricted driver's license.
• Must be able to drive to job sites.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Ability to communicate properly and professionally, both verbally and by documentation.
• Ability to coordinate and work well with others.

LIMITATIONS and DISCLAIMER:

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

International Fire Protection Inc. and its subsidiaries are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran