Fire Alarm Systems Design Engineer

Siemens; Jacksonville (GA); On-site; USD 50,908 - 87,271; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Equitable opportunities and workplace diversity

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Fire Alarm Systems Design Engineer in Jacksonville, Georgia, to create design solutions for fire alarm systems in commercial buildings. Responsibilities include designing systems, performing reviews, and making recommendations for improvements. Candidates should have 2+ years in fire systems engineering, knowledge of system components and codes, and proficiency in AutoCAD. A commitment to equity and inclusion underlines our work environment, and a range of health benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3 years of fire system design experience preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in engineering fire alarm systems.
• Knowledge of fire alarm system components and state/local fire codes.

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm systems including detailed diagrams and operational sequences.
• Perform peer-to-peer reviews of engineering documents.
• Make recommendations for productivity improvements and cost reductions.
• Conduct general electrical calculations and assist in product selection.

Skills

Fire alarm systems engineering

AutoCAD proficiency

Electrical circuit diagram interpretation

NICET II Fire Alarm Systems certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Location: This role supports our Southeast region which includes Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and Maryland.

Job Overview

We are seeking a Fire Alarm Systems Design Engineer to create unique design solutions that meet specific customer requirements for commercial building fire alarm systems in new and existing facilities. The role also focuses on recommending productivity improvements and cost reductions to increase customer satisfaction and job profitability.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or state-recognized GED; candidates with at least 3 years of fire system design experience will also be considered.
• 2+ years of experience engineering fire alarm systems.
• 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 circuit diagrams.
• Knowledge of fire alarm system components.
• NICET II Fire Alarm Systems certification and willingness to obtain NICET III.
• 5+ years of proficiency in AutoCAD and design; proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's Degree.
• EIT, NICET III - Fire Alarm Systems.
• 5+ years of experience engineering fire alarm systems.

Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

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, ensuring we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences.

You’ll Benefit From

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

The pay range for this position is $50,908 - $87,271 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.