Commercial System Design Specialist

Vector Security, Inc. in; Warrendale (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Commercial System Design Specialist, where your expertise in fire alarm systems will support commercial sales growth. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with sales teams to design and document systems that meet customer needs. With a focus on innovation and teamwork, you'll help create secure environments for clients. The company offers a robust benefits package and values your contributions. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Company provided Laptop

Company provided Cell phone

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Company paid life and AD&D insurance

Company paid short- and long-term disability

401k retirement savings plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 5 years of advanced working knowledge of fire alarm system design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Bluebeam for design documentation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales representatives to understand customer needs.
• Create designed systems based on customer requirements and constraints.

Skills

Fire Alarm System Design

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Blueprint Interpretation

Researching Codes and Permitting Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

At Vector Security We Think Big, Do the Right Thing, and Make a Difference Every Day! If this is how you like to work, we'd like to invite you to join our team as a Commercial System Design Specialist.

We offer great benefits, a competitive salary, and growth opportunities. We think you'll find what you want here because what we do matters - to us, our customers, and most of all, our team members.

Location: US Remote

Summary:

This role supports commercial sales growth by partnering with the commercial sales team in the design, estimating, and documentation processes that are part of a prospect/customer opportunity. You will collaborate with commercial sales representatives on opportunities that meet specified criteria and on opportunities as assigned to you.

What You'll Do:

• Work with commercial sales representatives and customers to understand customer needs by technology and stakeholder goals.
• Determine proposal concept by identifying and clarifying opportunities and needs, studying requests and attending strategy meetings.
• Create and provide a designed system based on customer requirements, loss prevention or life safety goals, facility design constraints and options along with input from vendors, local authorities, peers and other SMEs.
• Assist sales team in compiling and documenting the scope of work to be completed by the Install Department for each project.
• Track project performance as it relates to system design and functionality on an ongoing basis, adjusting for and responding to needs for product changes, and revisions.
• Provide regular and appropriate communication to the Sales and Install Teams, Management, and other stakeholders.
• Assist in creating a process to verify the scope of job against agreed upon requirements as well as establishing a technical acceptance and sign-off.
• Assist in create of As-Built documents.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 5 years of advanced working knowledge of fire alarm system design with emphasis on fire alarm drawings and fire alarm submittal processes.
• Proficiency in specific software such as: AutoCAD and Bluebeam.
• Familiarity with and ability to research/interpret codes and permitting requirements as they pertain to the installation of systems and related components and/or trades.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, both hard copy and electronic copy.
• Valid Driver's License required for occasional travel.
• Previous field experience preferred.

What You'll Get:

We offer a“Total Rewards”package including:

• Company providedLaptop andCell phone.
• Competitive Compensation with Incentive Eligibility
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Company paid short- and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefit products
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Us:

We are one of the largest security integrators in the country and have proudly been installing innovative security and smart automation solutions in homes and businesses for more than 50 years. Our purpose is to make our world more secure, connected and empowered, one customer at a time

Our Values:

• Win as a team.
• Do the right thing.
• Make a difference every day.
• Get it done.
• Think big.

If you share these ideals, we'd love to hear from you!

Vector Security is a Drug-Free Workplace

Vector Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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