Fire Alarm Designer / Drafter

Firetrol Protection Systems; Georgia; Sur place; USD 52 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Firetrol Protection Systems, a national leader in fire protection & life safety services, seeks a Fire Alarm Designer / CAD Drafter for our Houston, TX location.

Your role involves designing Fire Alarm systems and Access Control layouts in AutoCAD to meet code requirements, building submittals, and communicating technical details with sales, operations, and customers. Prior NFPA 72/101 experience and AutoCAD proficiency are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Fire alarm systems layout experience per NFPA 72 & 101.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2019 or newer.
• Fire Alarm systems experience preferred but not required.
• Notifier alarm system experience preferred but not required.
• Licensed Texas APS (Alarm Planning Superintendent) preferred but not required.
• Experience with Fire Suppression systems a plus.
• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook proficiency.

Responsabilités

• Communicate technical concepts to sales reps, operations team, and customers.
• Design and layout of Fire Alarm systems in AutoCAD per code requirements.
• Layout of Access Control systems in AutoCAD per code requirements.
• Build equipment submittals.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Connaissances

AutoCAD

Fire alarm design

NFPA knowledge

Outils

Notifier system

Description du poste

Founded in 1984, Firetrol is the national leader in fire protection & life safety services. We are currently seeking a Fire Alarm Designer / CAD Drafter to join our team of over 1200 of the best fire protection and security professionals in the industry. This opportunity will be in our Houston, Texas location.

CAD Designer Responsibilities:

• Communicate technical concepts to sales reps, operations team, and customers.
• Design and layout of Fire Alarm systems in AutoCAD per code requirements.
• The layout of Access Control systems in AutoCAD per code requirements.
• Build equipment submittals.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, skill, and ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer at least 2-5 years' experience with Fire Alarms systems layout per NFPA 72 & 101.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2019 or newer.
• Prefer at least 2-5 years' experience, Fire Alarm systems.
• Notifier alarm system experience preferred but not required.
• Licensed Texas APS (Alarm Planning Superintendent) preferred but not required.
• Additional 2-5 years’ experience, Fire Suppression systems a plus.
• Additional Fire Suppression (Clean Agent, CO2) system design experience a plus.
• Additional Licensed Texas EPL (Extinguisher Planner's License) a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of required codes.
• Ability and willingness to engage with local AHJ's to discuss local code requirements.
• Self-starter without need for oversight.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and juggle multiple priorities with strict deadlines.
• Accepts responsibility for design.
• Ability to analyze, identify, and follow up to resolve discrepancies.

Firetrol offers competitive wages and top-of-the-line benefits that include health, dental vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, generous paid time off practice and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting. Additionally, sponsors training and education opportunities. Finally, Firetrol offers career growth opportunities, not just a job.