Sr. Fire Alarm Designer

Honeywell; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell seeks an Electrical Engineer specializing in Fire Alarm Systems in Winnipeg. The role involves end-to-end project management, preparing detailed design drawings, and ensuring adherence to fire safety codes. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a diploma in Electrical Engineering along with extensive experience in similar domains. Join Honeywell's team to contribute to the safety and efficiency of building systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Electrical Engineering / Design in Fire Alarm Systems.
• Understanding of fire codes including IBC, IFC, NBC, NFC, NFPA 72.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of life safety / fire alarm system engineering end to end.
• Prepare design shop drawings and ensure compliance with fire alarm codes.
• Communicate technical solutions and manage project relationships.

Skills

Communication

Autonomy

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Multitasking

Education

Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

• Take full ownership of life safety / fire alarm system engineering end to end, providing concrete fire alarm solutions based on systematic code analysis and customer specifications.
• Prepare design shop drawings, including field device layout, riser diagrams, equipment elevations, detailed wiring, point-to-point device wiring, logic diagrams, line loss calculations, battery calculations, BOM, cable schedules, etc., based on relevant fire alarm codes and standards.
• Communicate technical concepts / solutions to internal and external customers, conducting site walks, reviewing customer specs, and identifying opportunities, risks, and resources required to achieve results within the proposal cycle.
• Review job contract plans, scope and specifications, MRs, survey information, sales sketches, estimates, and take-off sheets for opportunities and proposals, clearly defining requirements prior to starting engineering.
• Prepare submittals per engineering standards, ensuring commitment dates are met, and review submittals with project teams to obtain hardware approval.
• Support Sales and Project Managers on surveys, application selection, layout of retrofit opportunities, and assessing customers' business objectives and strategies.
• Communicate professionally in writing and verbally with the account team, proposal team, management, and customers.
• Advise and consult as a technical expert to sales and Project Managers to drive and implement projects.
• Manage personal backlog of projects and multitask to produce desired results in a deadline-driven environment.
• Build positive and effective relationships with internal customers (sales, PMs, techs) and external customers.
• Conduct activities safely, in accordance with HS&E requirements, to ensure the protection of associates, the public, and the environment.

Must Have

• Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or related disciplines.
• 5+ years of Electrical Engineering / Design experience in Fire Alarm Systems.
• 5+ years of experience with AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• 5+ years of experience with Fire Codes including IBC, IFC, NBC, NFC, NFPA 72, UL / ULC standards for Life Safety Systems.

We Value

• Degree or Diploma in Electrical / Electronic Engineering or related disciplines.
• Knowledge of NAC device layout, SLC device layout, sizing of amplifiers, power supplies, panels, batteries, and basic smoke control.
• Understanding of integrations with building automation, security, fire protection, elevator control, and lighting systems.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong time management and commitment to deadlines.

About Honeywell : The Business Unit

Honeywell Building Solutions (HBS) is part of Honeywell Building Automation, a strategic business group of Honeywell. HBS installs, integrates, and maintains systems that ensure the safety, security, comfort, and efficiency of various facilities. We are also a global leader in energy services, working to conserve energy, optimize building operations, and leverage renewable energy sources. Our expertise spans from maintaining building automation technology to building microgrids and delivering programs that help utilities operate smarter.

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