Signaling Systems Designer

Telgian; Lynnwood (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Telgian is seeking a Signaling Systems Designer in the United States (Washington). The role involves analyzing fire alarm systems, revising drawings from QC/peer reviews, and printing/submitting documents for AHJ coordination.

You will design fire alarm systems in AutoCAD, review project documents, and assemble submittal packages. Opportunities for travel exist; advanced training and certification are encouraged.

Qualifications

• 3 years CAD design experience in the Architectural, Construction or MEP trade required.
• Prior experience in REVIT preferred.
• NICET certification in Level I or II preferred.
• 2 years’ college or specialized training in Fire Protection or CAD Technical School; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm systems using AutoCAD within the time constraints established by the task.
• Review consulting documents, fire sprinkler drawings, survey documents and apply them to the fire alarm design.
• Prepare drawing submittal packages for submittal to the AHJ.
• Make changes to the fire alarm drawings from QC/peer reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD design

Education

2 years’ college or specialized training in Fire Protection or CAD Technical School

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Engineering, or CAD

NICET Level I or II certification, preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

The Signaling Systems Designer is responsible for reviewing, analyzing, and understanding fire alarm systems for coordination and design purposes; revise drawings as needed from quality control and/or AHJ/client reviews. Print, Plot and process drawings for internal and external use. Advise Senior Designers of potential issues or scheduling concerns due to changes and revisions.

As a Signaling Systems Designer, you will work on a broad range of design projects including projects you own, as well as collaborating with Senior Designers on more complex projects. There is ample opportunity for development within our company, and travel is available, if desired. More specifically you will:

• Design fire alarm systems using AutoCAD within the time constraints established by the task.


• Responsible for reviewing consulting documents, fire sprinkler drawings, survey documents and applying them to the fire alarm design.


• Responsible for putting drawing submittal packages together for submittal to the AHJ.


• Making changes to the fire alarm drawings from QC/peer reviews.


• Other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications

At Telgian, we are looking for high performing associates to help drive Telgian’s mission to save lives and property in partnership with our customers. To achieve this, you will bring the following qualifications to the table:

• 3 years CAD design experience in the Architectural, Construction or MEP trade required


• Prior experience in REVIT, preferred


• NICET certification in Level I or II, preferred


• 2 years’ college or specialized training in Fire Protection or CAD Technical School; Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Engineering, or CAD, preferred.

Your Compensation and Benefits

At Telgian, we are proud to offer a unique, professional work environment where we consider all of our associates to be part of our family. We provide a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package with market leading (low!) health-care costs, and a place to advance your career. More importantly as a values driven organization, at Telgian you will be treated with dignity while having fun in your work!

About Telgian Engineering & Consulting

Telgian Engineering & Consulting (TEC), a strategic business unit of Telgian Corporation, is a full-service global engineering and risk mitigation consultancy specializing in complex, multi-discipline public and private sector projects. TEC provides professional services related to the protection of people, property, information and organizational mission against preventable losses. TEC professional service offerings include emergency management / operations continuity, environmental / health / safety, fire protection engineering / life safety, risk management / loss control, security / compliance, and related engineering services / sustainable (LEED) design.