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Fire Alarm Designer

Fire Protection System Designer- Fire Suppression Systems- Safety Systems Designer

Our client in the local area is actively seeking an experienced designer with Fire Alarm, Fire Protection, and/or Fire Suppression Systems. Individuals can either be a degreed engineer or non-degreed experienced drafter/designer with strong technical design experience and excellent communications skills. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

***Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, medical & dental insurance; life insurance and voluntary life insurance; long-term disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid holidays, and PTO days. ***

A successful candidate will perform duties such as:

• Review customer requirements and collaborate with team members to gather required information to design fire alarms, fire protection, fire sprinkler systems
• Develop detailed fire alarm and fire protection system designs for commercial projects
• Conducting site surveys to assess fire risks and building layouts
• Collaboration with architects, engineers, and clients to understand project requirements
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and codes.
• Prepare shop drawings/plans that meet applicable codes and manufacturer requirements
• Utilize software to develop detailed schematics and plans for fire alarm installations: i.e.  AutoCAD, REVIT, AutoSPRINK, and/or HydraCAD
• Prepare submittals and material lists
• Adhere to National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) codes and standards and local building code compliance requirements
• Review As Built drawings
• Create architectural floor plans from field surveys
• Create accurate and code-compliant design drawings and specifications
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and clients to understand project requirements and constraints
• Prepare material and equipment specifications and cost estimates
• Maintain thorough documentation of designs and revisions

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plumbing engineering a plus
• Three (3) or more years of experience in systems design for fire alarm, fire protection, fire suppression, or plumbing design experience
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, MS Word, and Excel
• Experience with AutoCAD, AutoSPRINK, HydraCAD, Revit, and/ or other fire protection design related software
• Excellent organizational and communication skills with attention to detail
• NICET Certification a plus
• Understanding of NFPA Standards and Building Codes
• Strong understanding of system installation practices

Please send a current resume to  alex@libertyjobs.com for consideration and more details. 

Alex Showers

Liberty Personnel Services

alex@libertyjobs.com

484-567-2087

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Key Words: Fire Alarm Designer, Fire Protection Designer, Fire Sprinkler Design, Sprinkler Designer, AutoCAD, Design software, Revit, HydraCAD, AutoSPRINK, NICET Certification, NFPA

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