Fire Alarm / Life Safety Applications Engineer

Bosch Building Technologies North America; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K w/ company match

Life/AD&D/LTD

Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Bosch Building Technologies North America is seeking an Applications Engineer to support sales and operations in design, estimation, and project execution for fire alarm and life safety systems. The role requires strong communication with customers, sales, and field teams, plus public speaking and precise written communication.

The engineer will review engineered projects for code compliance, prepare quotes and cost estimates, and assist with drawing preparations and site surveys.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of field and system design experience.
• 2+ years of Fire Alarm Systems experience.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience.
• Ability to pass a background check and maintain a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Design/Build projects to meet code and customer requirements.
• Take-Offs of Engineered Projects.
• Technical review of Engineered Projects for compliance and informing Sales of deviations.
• Prepare equipment cost estimates and quotes using quoting tools.
• Support field personnel, engineering and sales with design/installation questions.
• Assist AutoCAD drawers in preparing drawings as needed.
• Provide leadership and input for estimating, design, installation and commissioning.

Skills

Public speaking

Writing / email etiquette

Customer service

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Email Applications

Blue Beam/Adobe

Database Structure

Job description

Job Summary

The purpose of the Fire Alarm / Life Safety Applications Engineer is to support sales and operations in all aspects listed below. The position requires constant communications with customers, sales and operations. A high level of technical experience with the below product types is preferred. The position requires good customer service skills, public speaking, and writing / email etiquette. Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume workload environment.

Responsibilities

• Design/Build projects to meet code and/or customer requirements or otherwise as directed.
• Take-Offs of Engineered Projects.
• Technical review of Engineered Projects for (Code or customer requirements) Compliance and informing Sales of deviations.
• Preparation of equipment cost estimates.
• Preparation of quotes using quoting tools.
• Sales Department may wish to perform some of these duties by themselves. It is imperative that the applications engineer and the sales person communicate jointly about the requirements and work load.
• When local code interpretations, regulations or local amendments are in question, the Fire Alarm Engineer shall hold lead responsibility in order to ascertain compliance.
• Provides input to sales and operations regarding the technical and business considerations for projects. This input could be associated with areas such as estimating, timing, special resource needs, special technical solutions, code compliancy and requirements or other aspects peculiar to specific projects.
• Supports field personnel, engineering and sales with their request for design/installation/commissioning/Code related questions.
• Assists AutoCAD drawers in preparation of drawings as needed.
• Interprets project documents, estimate, and other information as available to select the proper equipment to achieve the scope of work required in the most economical and functional manner.
• Supports sales and operations in determining if customer expectations are similar to Bosch Building Technologies’ and if these can be achieved based upon Bosch Building Technologies’ estimate or contractual scope. Provides feedback on this as appropriate internally and externally.
• Recommends technical solutions to sales and operations. Assist Sales team during estimating phase and, on request, demonstrate life safety systems to existing or new customers.
• Identifies change order opportunities and coordinates with sales to document, pursue, and book them.
• Provides support to Bosch Building Technologies and other contractors to solve building operating issues that go beyond the controls or special systems operation.
• Communicates with internal employees as required to ensure Bosch Building Technologies Take-Off, Labor and Bill of Material and is accurate and timely and estimated productivity is achieved in all areas.
• Provides leadership and input to others as requested or required to assist in the accurate estimation, design, installation, start up and commissioning of Security and Life Safety Systems.
• Communicates with external organizations as required such as consulting engineers, building owners, and other contractors to ensure accurate and timely engineering.
• Works with key partners and manufacturers to develop and maintain trusted relationships.
• Maintains, in cooperation with sales, pricing updates for products in the database.
• Maintain membership in the applicable associations
• Maintain or supply data for proper configuration management
• Assist Sales with site surveys of existing properties for system upgrades or modifications as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with field and system design experience
• 2+ years of Fire Alarm Systems experience
• Microsoft Office Suite experience
• Email Applications experience
• Blue Beam/Adobe experience
• Database Structure experience
• Ability to successfully pass a background check
• Good driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of sprinkler systems experience

Physical Demands

• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, (ie see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers
• Manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment
• Sitting, standing, walking in office environments and construction sites
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights over 1.8m (6 feet)

Working Conditions

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate
• Will be required to be on site with customers or contractors, with or without BBT colleagues to manage the expectations and deliverables. Sites range from general office environments to new construction.
• Driving to customer sites is required

Additional Information

• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday
• Travel Requirements: To job sites within Arizona
• Benefits:
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401K w/ company match
  • Life/AD&D/LTD
  • Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pet Insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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