Senior Life Safety Systems (LSS) Drafter / BIM Designer

SolveNow Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Life Safety Systems Drafter / BIM Designer to work on exciting projects that are crucial to their clients' businesses. Based in Austin, TX, this hybrid role involves creating 3D BIM models and working closely with architects and engineers on life safety systems. Candidates should have 3-5 years of systems design experience and proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit MEP.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of systems design experience required.
• Certification in drafting technologies preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Create complex packages in coordination with engineers and designers.
• Develop 3D models for Fire Alarm and Security systems.
• Assist designers with layouts for various safety systems.

Skills

Systems design experience

Knowledge of Fire/Life Safety systems

Coordination with engineers and architects

Education

Autodesk Certification Professional ACP

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit MEP

Job description

Overview

Senior Life Safety Systems (LSS) Drafter / BIM Designer

Responsibilities

• We're looking for a Senior Life Safety Systems (LSS) Drafter / BIM Designer who is excited about working on projects that enable the heart of our clients business.
• This is a hybrid position and the ideal candidate will be based in Austin, TX, Phoenix, AZ, Portland, OR or Pittsburgh, PA.
• Our Drafting/Modeling designers are responsible for the delivery of complex packages in coordination with multi-disciple engineers and design leads that form the core of our Life Safety Systems delivery team.
• Utilizing AutoCAD and Revit MEP, you'll create a 3D model space in coordination with architects and engineers.
• From those 3D BIM models, you'll assist the designers with layouts for Fire Alarm Detection Systems, HPM leak detection, Toxic Gas Management Systems, and Security and Intrusion detection systems.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of systems design experience
• Knowledge of IFC, IBC, NFPA 70, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
• Knowledge of Fire/Life Safety systems and manufacturers equipment
• Autodesk Certification Professional ACP or other drafting technologies certifications

Comments/Special Instructions

This role is intended to be contract to hire. We are ideally looking for folks located near Electronics offices (Austin, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Albany, Portland) to work onsite.