Associate Fire Alarm Designer

Power Design Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A National Design Build Contractor in St. Petersburg, Florida, is seeking a Fire Alarm Systems Associate Designer. This role involves coordinating fire alarm designs, providing technical assistance across multiple projects, and ensuring compliance with local codes. The ideal candidate will have over three years of design experience, a NICET certification, and proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit. The company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork and growth in all undertakings.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with fire alarm system design.
• Knowledge of local codes and construction safety requirements.
• Understanding of design fundamentals for fire alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design solutions while considering customer needs and budgeting.
• Provide technical assistance for projects during all phases.
• Communicate effectively with customers and project members.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Customer-focused

Quick learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction-related field

NICET certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Position

The Fire Alarm Systems Associate Designer is the subject matter expert for fire alarm design and installation. As the Fire Alarm Systems Associate Designer, you’ll work out of our corporate headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida, reviewing original layouts and drawings and interpreting them for the project’s requirements and code compliance.

• Coordinate the best design solution by applying industry knowledge and quality standards while considering customer needs and budgeting requirements.
• Provide technical assistance for multiple projects during bidding, design, permitting, and construction.
• Provide design direction, support, and guidance to all team members.
• Communicate effectively with customers, project team members, and inspecting authorities.

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Three (3) or more years of experience with fire alarm system design.
• Experience with fire alarm equipment and installation, as well as some fire alarm design fundamentals; bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction-related field preferred.
• A detail-oriented, quality driven designer with a NICET certification and an understanding of fire alarm design including high-density, high-rise, and smoke control.
• Knowledge of local codes and construction safety requirements (including IBC and IECC) required.
• A quick learner interested in design fundamentals for fire alarm systems with some AutoCAD/Revit experience and Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• A team player who acts with customers in mind and thrives in a constantly changing and evolving environment.
• Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide

About Us

Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor, focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we’ve disrupted the industry by putting next-generation ideas to powerful, practical use because we care. We design breakthrough solutions that push the limits of what’s possible by harnessing the collaborative power of our teams to elevate experiences and empower the communities where we live and work. In an industry that tends to look back, we’re building better by staying grounded in our values, dedicated to our unique culture, and supportive of work-life balance – making us built to last. By investing in our people and doing things differently, we’re designing what’s next.