Senior Fire Alarm Designer

Power Design, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Life insurance

Disability plans

Paid vacations and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Relocation opportunities

Job summary

Power Design, Inc. seeks an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Designer to be the subject matter expert for design and installation. From our St.

Petersburg, FL headquarters, you will review layouts and drawings, translating them into project requirements and code compliance to ensure safe, high-quality designs. You will lead multiple projects through bidding, design, permitting, and construction. Strong communication with customers, teams, and authorities is essential, as is a customer-focused,

Qualifications

• Five+ years of fire alarm system design experience.
• NICET certification and strong understanding of high-density, high-rise, and smoke control systems.
• Proficient knowledge of local codes (IBC, IECC) and construction safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design solutions with industry standards while considering customer needs and budgeting.
• Lead and provide technical assistance for multiple projects during bidding, design, permitting, and construction.
• Provide design direction, support, and guidance to all team members.
• Communicate effectively with customers, project teams, and inspecting authorities.

Skills

Fire alarm design

Attention to detail

Team player

Customer-focused

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

NICET certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

About the Position

The Fire Alarm Systems Designer is the subject matter expert for fire alarm design and installation. Working out of our corporate headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida, you’ll review original layouts and drawings, interpreting them for project requirements and code compliance.

Position Responsibilities

• Coordinate the best design solution by applying industry knowledge and quality standards while considering customer needs and budgeting requirements
• Act as primary lead and provide technical assistance for multiple projects during bidding, design, permitting, and construction
• Provide design direction, support, and guidance to all team members
• Communicate effectively with customers, project team members, and inspecting authorities

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• A team player who acts with customers in mind, thrives in a constantly changing environment, and has at least five (5) years of fire alarm system design experience
• Detail-oriented, quality-driven designer with NICET certification and understanding of fire alarm design, including high-density, high-rise, and smoke control systems
• Proficient knowledge of local codes and construction safety requirements (including IBC and IECC)
• Experience with electrical equipment and installation, strong electrical design fundamentals; bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth

some of our benefits…

• Power Design has national health and dental plans, and we also offer life insurance and short and long term disability plans.
• You’ll receive paid vacations and holidays as well as national discount programs for everything from movie tickets to flowers, rental cars, phones and vehicles!
• We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan as well as incentive and recognition programs.
• Relocation opportunities may also be available!

Power Design is a National Design Build Contractor, focused on innovative construction across multiple trades: electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and systems technologies. Since 1989, we’ve disrupted the industry by putting next-generation ideas to powerful, practical use because we care. We design breakthrough solutions that push the limits of what’s possible by harnessing the collaborative power of our teams to elevate experiences and empower the communities where we live and work. In an industry that tends to look back, we’re building better by staying grounded in our values, dedicated to our unique culture, and supportive of work-life balance – making us built to last. By investing in our people and doing things differently, we’re designing what’s next. To learn more, visit www.powerdesigninc.us .