Fire Alarm Systems Design Engineer

Siemens; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Fire Alarm Systems Design Engineer to design and implement fire alarm systems for commercial buildings, ensuring compliance with project plans and NFPA 72. The role involves calculations, panel layouts, and collaboration to optimize cost and performance.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in fire alarm design, AutoCAD proficiency, NICET I certification with a view toward NICET II within two years, and an ability to interpret electrical diagrams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years of fire alarm design experience.
• NICET I Fire Alarm certification; willingness to obtain NICET II within 2 years.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm systems for buildings, including layouts, risers, wiring details, and BOMs.
• Perform peer reviews of engineering documents.
• Recommend productivity improvements and cost reductions.
• Assist in selecting products and installation methods for cost-effective solutions.
• Provide electrical calculations such as battery, voltage drop, conduit fills, and power sizing.

Skills

Fire alarm design

Reading electrical diagrams

NFPA 72 knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's Degree

NICET I Fire Alarm certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Family: Buildings

Req ID: 523925

Position Location: This role supports the Central region.

Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. We are improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation!We know that the only way a business thrivesis if our people are thriving.That’swhy we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways.Who knows where our shared journey will take you?

OurSmart Buildingshelp to create efficient, safe, adaptable, andresponsible environments. Our aimisn’tjust about improvingbuildings;it’sabout creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.

Transform the everyday with us !

Fire Alarm Systems Design Engineers create unique design solutions to meet specific customer requirements for commercial building fire alarm systems in new and existing facilities. This team member makes recommendations for productivity improvements and cost reductions to increase customer satisfaction and job profitability.

As a Fire Alarm Systems Design Engineer, you will:

• Design fire alarm systems for buildings, including floorplan drawings with system device locations, riser diagrams, device wiring details, panel mounting and wiring details, bills of materials, and sequences of operations to meet the intent of the project plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Perform peer to peer review of engineering documents.
• Make recommendations related to productivity improvement and cost reduction to increase customer satisfaction.
• Assist in choosing the appropriate mix of products and installation methods to provide the most cost-effective solution.
• Provide general electrical calculations, including battery calculations, voltage drop calculations, conduit fills, power supply sizing, etc.

You will make an impact with these qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED
• 3+ years of fire alarm design experience
• Must be able to demonstrate:
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals of fire systems or equivalent field experience with fire system controls
• Knowledge of the following fire alarm system components: fire alarm panels, strobe booster panels, spot detectors (smoke, heat, carbon monoxide), duct-mounted smoke detectors, projected beam smoke detectors, aspirating smoke detectors (VESDA), monitor modules, relay modules (form A and form C), manual pull stations, notification devices (speaker/strobes, horn/strobes, strobes, bells), Class A/Class B/Class X circuits, state and local fire codes, and NFPA 72 national fire code
• The ability to read and interpret electrical diagrams
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and design and Microsoft Office
• Must have a NICET I Fire Alarm certification and be willing to obtain a NICET II certification in 2 years
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or Bachelor’sDegree

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About Siemens

We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology withpurposeadding real value for customers.

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

You’ll Benefit From

Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html

The pay range for this position is $43,911 - $75,276 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.

Organization: Smart Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Engineering