CAD Designer / Application Engineer

Kardow; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Fire & Security, Inc. in Orlando is seeking an experienced fire alarm designer who understands Siemens equipment. You will translate contract documents and proposals into precise shop drawings and collateral docs used by field crews and customers daily.

You will work from our Orlando FL office as part of a multi-office Engineering Team, producing floorplans, riser and control diagrams, and documentation while coordinating with supervisors and customers on project scope.

Qualifications

• Experience turning contract documents into shop drawings and collateral documentation.
• Familiar with reviewing drawings, specs, and equipment data sheets to ensure accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Produce shop drawings such as floorplans, riser diagrams, and control equipment diagrams.
• Prepare collateral documentation including device schedules, wiring details, and installation references.
• Join site visits, meetings, and surveys; record labor hours.

Skills

Fire alarm design

Contract drawings review

Reading specs and data sheets

Engineering collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

LISP

Scripts/Blocks/Templates

Job description

Specialized Fire & Security, Inc. is growing our Engineering group in Orlando and looking for an experienced fire alarm designer who understands Siemens' equipment. You'll turn contract documents and Sales proposals into accurate shop drawings and collateral documentation that our field crews and customers use every day. You'll work in the Orlando FL office as part of our multi-office Engineering Team

What You'll Do

• Work with Engineering supervisors to plan and produce shop drawings, including floorplans, riser diagrams, and control equipment and panel diagrams that match the project scope.
• Review contract drawings, specifications, and equipment data sheets to make sure every submittal reflects what was sold and what the code requires.
• Use AutoCAD automation (LISP, scripts, blocks, and templates) to speed up output and keep drawings consistent.
• Prepare collateral documentation for field staff, such as device schedules, wiring details, sequence of operations, and installation references.
• Record labor hours by project in our accounting software.
• Join periodic site visits, meetings, and surveys.
• Be available for overtime when project deadlines require it.