Lead Designer – Fire Alarm Systems Oliver Fire Protection & Security Job#25-FAS

Oliver Fire Protection Services; King of Prussia (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire protection seeks a Fire Alarm Designer to create life safety designs that meet customer expectations. Responsibilities include designing alarm systems in AutoCAD, performing calculations, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have significant experience, relevant certifications, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Profit-sharing program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a fire alarm designer.
• NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level III or higher.
• Delaware Fire Alarm License Holder preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design Fire Alarm/Mass Notification/Security Alarm systems in AutoCAD.
• Perform battery and voltage drop calculations for fire alarm systems.
• Produce submittal package for permits.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oliver Fire Protection and Security is a successful, diversified, family-owned business serving the fire protection community since 1957. Oliver Fire Protection & Security has a well-distinguished history of fire protection and security in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Our core values respect our employees’ worth and contributions, emphasize teamwork, and offer opportunities for personal and professional growth. As a Fire Alarm Designer, you are responsible to produce quality life safety designs that meet or exceed customer expectations and industry standards.

Primary Objectives of Position:

• Design of Fire Alarm/Mass Notification/Security Alarm systems in AutoCAD for shop and record drawings.
• Communicate with the customer, Design Manager, sales persons and project managers for status updates of assigned jobs.
• Perform battery and voltage drop calculations for fire alarm systems.
• Produce submittal package comprising of drawings, calculations and datasheets for permits.
• Support contract sales efforts by reviewing plans, specifications, and bids for technical accuracy and best practices.
• Participate in weekly design meetings.
• Participate in all job kick-off meetings, when requested.
• Assist entry to mid-level designers when requested by Design Manager.
• Maintain knowledge of latest materials and techniques of design and installation.
• Participate in industry organizations pertinent to the design or code requirements of alarm systems.
• Timely creation and submittal of O&M packages for completed projects.
• Timely creation and submission of RFI’s for projects assigned to you.
• Perform site surveys to gather pertinent information when necessary.

• Work with Permit Coordinator to submit drawings, documentation and competed applications for permitting to the proper municipalities and/or authorities. with the appropriate transmittal forms.

Education and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelors’ degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience as a fire alarm designer
• NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level III or higher
• Delaware Fire Alarm License Holder preferred
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD
• VESDA design capability preferred
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings
• Microsoft Office experience required(Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Excellent communication skills required
• Ability to multitask successfully
• Must have a valid driver’s license & pass pre-employment drug screening & background checks

Oliver Fire Protection offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, and Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Life, LTD, and Profit-sharing program.