Fire Alarm & Low-Voltage CAD Specialist

HCI Systems; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Weekly pay

Job summary

HCI Systems Inc. is seeking a Fire Alarm/Low-Voltage CAD Operator to design and generate fire alarm and low voltage shop drawings, and prepare technical submittals, RFI's and closeout documents.

You will work with the Design Manager to deliver accurate designs for multi-family, high-rise, military, and commercial projects, maintain libraries, and ensure adherence to CAD standards and project timelines.

Qualifications

• Familiar with CBC, CFC, CMC, CEC/NEC, NFPA 72, UFC codes and City Municipal Codes as it pertains to Fire Alarm Systems is a plus.
• Industry related NICET, RCDD or similar certification is a plus.
• Engineering degree or aptitude for engineering is a plus.
• Computer proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam.
• Must have excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated, have strong organizational skills, a multi-tasker, reliable, self-determined and have excellent follow up skills.

Responsibilities

• The design and/or drafting of fire life safety and other low voltage shop drawings for multi-family, high-rise, military, and commercial buildings.
• Work closely with the HCI Design Manager to complete accurate designs and prepare submittals in a timely and professional manner.
• Manage and update electronic and physical engineering libraries including job folders, equipment manuals, technical data sheets, brochures, and templates.
• Apply company and National CAD Standards to shop drawings.
• Resolve design problems through research of multiple alternatives.
• Coordinate designs with other trades and building owners as needed to create a complete design.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, submittals, specifications, schematics, and operational product manuals.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Communication

Education

NICET certification

Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

HCI Systems Inc. is seeking a Fire Alarm/Low-Voltage CAD Operator to design and generate fire alarm and low voltage shop drawings, and prepare technical submittals, RFI's and closeout documents.

You will work with the Design Manager to deliver accurate designs for multi-family, high-rise, military, and commercial projects, maintain libraries, and ensure adherence to CAD standards and project timelines.