Experienced Fire Alarm Designer

We are seeking a Fire Alarm Designer with experience remotely designing and planning commercial fire alarm systems for buildings within the United States. Strong candidates for this role will have at least 4 years of experience in fire suppression and alarm design. A background in Electrical Design Engineering may also be helpful. VESDA / clean agent, security system design a plus.

You will work alongside a dynamic team developing comprehensive fire alarm and suppression system designs for building projects primarily within the United States.

You must have strong proficiency in the following areas :

• NFPA Standards : Thorough understanding of NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) codes, particularly NFPA 72 and IBC / IFC - or the ability to learn these quickly based on your current experience.
• CAD Software : Proficiency in using AutoCAD or other CAD software to create detailed fire alarm system layouts and MS Excel for voltage drop and battery calculations.
• Fire Alarm System Components : Knowledge of fire alarm control panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, and wiring methods.
• Electrical Design : Understanding of basic electrical principles and ability to apply them in the design of fire alarm systems.
• Building Codes and Regulations : Familiarity with relevant building codes and regulations in the United States.
• System Calculations : Ability to perform battery and voltage drop calculations to ensure system reliability.
• Technical Documentation : Skill in creating and maintaining detailed design documentation, including system schematics and riser diagrams. Reading datasheets, architectural / electrical drawing sets, etc.
• Project Coordination : Experience in coordinating with architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to integrate fire alarm designs into overall building plans. Done primarily over email, occasional over zoom.
• Communication Skills : Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey design concepts and feedback effectively.  You will be reporting to a design manager who will assign you projects and review your drawings, assist you with questions, etc.  This will be done over Zoho Cliq (Slack alternative)
• Attention to Detail : High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of design and documentation.
• Problem-Solving : Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address design challenges and provide effective solutions.
• Remote Collaboration : Ability to work independently and collaborate with a remote team, using project management and communication tools like Zoho Cliq as mentioned above and email with clients / contractors.

You will be working remotely for a US-based business with US-based clients, and you will be part of a team working primarily in the United States. This is a full-time role and requires you to commit all of your working time to this position and company.

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