Senior Fire Alarm Designer

Power Design, Inc.; Gibsonton (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Design, Inc. in St. Petersburg, FL seeks a Fire Alarm Systems Designer with 5+ years of experience to ensure code-compliant, high-quality designs. You will review layouts, lead design decisions, and coordinate with customers and authorities from bidding to construction.

The role requires NICET certification, strong knowledge of IBC/IECC, and proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office. Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred; HQ located in Florida.

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of fire alarm system design experience.
• NICET certification and understanding of high-density, high-rise and smoke control systems.
• Proficient knowledge of local codes and construction safety requirements (IBC, IECC).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design solutions applying industry knowledge while considering customer needs and budgeting.
• Act as 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.

Skills

Fire alarm design

Project coordination

NICET certification

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

NICET certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Excel

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

At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide