Fire Alarm Designer – CAD/Revit Pro for Modern Buildings

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to perform basic technical duties under supervision, coordinating production and updating leadership on task completion. The role requires experience with CAD and Revit, and knowledge of fire alarm codes.

You will conduct surveys, prepare construction documents, and support senior engineers across projects in a collaborative, innovative environment. Applicants should have an accredited engineering degree and 3+ years in the field; NICET certification is

Qualifications

• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
• NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years related industry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Works with a team of technical staff to develop project deliverables ranging from design documents to technical reports.
• Applies design knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within own discipline.
• Coordinates tasks with other teams across the firm and outside sources.
• Assists discipline lead and senior project designers with more advanced technical activities.
• Uses appropriate technology and software (i.e. CAD and Revit) to prepare project deliverables.
• Performs or delegates production tasks.
• Perform surveys of existing buildings to document existing fire alarm system conditions.
• Assist discipline lead or senior project engineer in preparation of fire alarm construction documents (drawings and specifications) for issuance to contractors.
• Review fire alarm submittals (shop drawings and calculations) and respond to requests for information.
• Attend punch walks throughout construction phase to verify fire alarm system installation compliance with construction documents and applicable codes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Accredited engineering degree

NICET certification preferred

Tools

CAD

Revit

Fire alarm design software

Job description

Stantec is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to perform basic technical duties under supervision, coordinating production and updating leadership on task completion. The role requires experience with CAD and Revit, and knowledge of fire alarm codes.

You will conduct surveys, prepare construction documents, and support senior engineers across projects in a collaborative, innovative environment. Applicants should have an accredited engineering degree and 3+ years in the field; NICET certification is