Fire Alarm Designer

EMCOR Group, Inc.; San Antonio, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EMCOR Group, Inc. seeks a Fire Alarm Designer to manage fire alarm, VESDA, and special hazard system design for large-scale construction projects. The role involves coordination with customers and internal teams, creating 2D designs, materials lists, and schedules.

The ideal candidate has an Electrical Engineering background and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks, with experience in significant projects and willingness to work extended hours and weekends when required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in AutoCAD, Revit, or Navisworks.
• Experience in large construction projects preferred.
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm, VESDA, clean agent, and control systems.
• Coordinate project status communication with customers and internal teams.
• Assist in design schedules to meet milestones and meetings.
• Assist with design, bill of materials, and scheduling as needed.
• Collaborate with field Superintendents and Project Managers for project needs.
• Operate AutoCAD, BIM, Revit, and Navisworks.
• Complete fire protection 2D designs as needed.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Electrical design

Attention to detail

Education

Electrical Eng. degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

About Us

We are a nationally recognized fire protection company that engineers, fabricates, and installs fire sprinkler systems and alarms for structures including commercial buildings, government buildings, healthcare facilities, high-rise condominiums, and mixed-use projects.

Job Summary

Northstar is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer. In this position you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the work assigned to include fire alarm, VESDA, and special hazard systems and components.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for design of fire alarm, VESDA, clean agent, and control systems.
• Responsible for assisting in all communication regarding the project status with both customer base as well as the internal communications.
• Assist in design schedules to meet the required schedule work in progress meetings and milestones.
• Assist with design, bill of materials, and scheduling as needed.
• Work with field Superintendents and Project Managers for project needs and progress.
• Operate AutoCAD, BIM, Revit, and Navisworks.
• Complete fire protection 2D designs as needed.
• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in AutoCAD, Revit, or Navisworks.
• Experience in large construction projects preferred.
• Experience in mechanical, electrical, or fire protection design preferred.
• Experience in high paced, large construction projects preferred.
• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

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