Fire Alarm Designer

Allied-Fire-Protection,-Lp; Carrollton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied-Fire-Protection, LP in Texas is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to join our team. You will coordinate onsite surveys with operations, draft fire alarm drawings in AutoCAD from site surveys and architectural prints, and manage a project from start to finish while ensuring quality and schedule.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of fire alarm design experience, a High School diploma or GED, and knowledge of IFC, NFPA, IBC and NEC codes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2-3 years fire alarm system design experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onsite surveys with operations team.
• Prepare fire alarm drawings using AutoCAD from site surveys and prints.
• Calculate, design and coordinate a project from beginning to end.
• Submit drawings and track the review processes with multiple AHJ’s
• Coordinate technical documents with other disciplines/contractors
• Modify and/or create processes to ensure consistent production and document control
• Assist superintendents and field personnel on system and code applications
• Assist sales department with system configuration, take-offs, specification review and code applications for estimating projects
• Maintain project drawing files and records
• Participate in design turnover and bid review meetings

Skills

NFPA codes knowledge

IFC codes

IBC codes

NEC codes

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

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FIRE ALARM DESIGNER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate onsite surveys with operations team.
• Prepare fire alarm drawings using AutoCAD based on both site surveys and architectural prints
• Calculate, design and coordinate a project from beginning to end
• Submit drawings and track the review processes with multiple AHJ’s
• Coordinate technical documents with other disciplines/contractors
• Modify and/or create processes to ensure consistent production and document control
• Assist superintendents and field personnel on system and code applications
• Assist sales department with system configuration, take-offs, specification review and code applications for estimating projects
• Maintain project drawing files and records
• Participate in design turnover and bid review meetings

Knowledge:

• High School diploma or GED is required
• Construction experience is a plus

Work Experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Fire Alarm system design and Auto CAD
• APS State of TX or NICET III preferred

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of industry codes such as IFC, NFPA, IBC, and NEC
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, electrical and mechanical drawings
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
• Ability to work in a fast-paced service/construction team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Physical Requirements

• 90% office Setting, including sitting, some bending, some lifting, walking and viewing.
• 10% with flexibility for site visits and company events.

AFP offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package including: