Senior System Designer

Midwest Alarm Services; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and bonus potential

PTO

401K with match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Midwest Alarm Services is seeking a Design Engineer/System Designer to assist sales with proposal data and CAD drawings, and to manage project design tasks. You will serve as a technical expert on life-safety systems across multiple locations.

The role requires CAD proficiency, NICET or related degree, and the ability to read blueprints and codes. Travel and collaboration with field teams are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems preferred.
• CAD program certification preferred.
• Familiarity with fire/life-safety codes and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist sales reps to develop proposals and drawings for projects.
• Design proposed electronic systems in final form.
• Ensure timely completion of drawings.
• Archive submittal data and drawings accurately.
• Develop templates for subcontractors showing rough-in requirements.
• Travel may be required periodically.
• Support field technicians with project information.
• Obtain CAD files from architects, engineers, or electrical contractors.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Mathematical/problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems

Degree in related field preferred

CAD program certification preferred

Tools

CAD software

AutoCAD

Job description

Midwest Alarm Services was founded in 1950 in Des Moines, Iowa. Per Mar Security Services acquired Midwest Alarm Services in 1998.Today, Midwest Alarm Services has15 locations throughout the Midwestand is one of the largest Notifier Distributors in North America. We are a leading life safety company dedicated to providing top-notch fire alarm and life safety solutions across multiple locations. With a strong commitment to protecting lives and property, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining the highest standards in safety and compliance.
Our experts primarily work withcontractors, building owners, property managers, andfacilities directors to design and implement reliable life safety solutions.

Job Skills / Requirements

The Design Engineer/System Designer is responsible for assisting the sales representatives in the preparation of proposal data and drawings, electronic calculations, CAD drawings, and overall project management in certain instances. While the primary function of the role is in design, this position is also expected to be a technical expert and resource on Midwest Alarm’s main lines of work.

Why you should work here:

• Competitive pay and bonus opportunities
• Benefits including PTO, 401K with match, health/dental/life/disability insurance
• Being part of a fast-paced, life-saving industry with the opportunity to influence growth and change

What you’ll be doing:

• Work with Midwest Alarm Services sales representatives to develop and create drawings for proposals.
• Design proposed electronic systems in final form.
• Responsible for timely completion of drawings.
• Responsible for e-filing of all project submittal data and drawings.
• Develop templates to provide to subcontractors showing rough-in requirements for conduit and wire.
• Travel may be required from time to time.
• Assist and support Midwest Alarm technicians in the field with project information.
• Obtain CAD files from architects, engineers or electrical contractors.

What you’ll need:

• High School Diploma or GED
• NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems or Degree in related field preferred
• Certification from an accredited CAD program preferred
• High Technical aptitude
• At least 1 year experience with security and fire systems
• Must be able to obtain specified license/certifications to perform work in the security/fire alarm industry according to the rules and regulations prescribed by the State in which the branch operates.
• Valid driver’s license and submit to pre-employment background check
• Must understand and use battery drop and voltage drop calculation software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, blueprints and project specifications, fire codes and/or government regulations
• Strong mathematical and problem solving skills

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma/GED

Certification Requirements (All)

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, 401K/403b Plan

This job reports to the Engineering Manager