Design - Fire Alarm Designer

This position is located out of the Phoenix, Arizona office.

Impact Fire Services is looking for a Fire Alarm Designer to join our growing team. This position will be to design, develop, and draft fire alarm systems on a wide variety of projects. You will also be responsible for the permitting of projects, as well following up on all ongoing projects. This candidate must have experience in drafting technology with AutoCAD or Revit Experience.

Job Responsibilities & Duties

Performing battery calculations based upon the requirements of applicable NFPA standards.
Reviewing job plans and specifications to determine scope of design.
Designing NFPA compliant drawings within allocated hours for each job.
Design Fire Alarm systems with accuracy and detail to enable field installation.
Prepare job close-out documents such as as-builts, O&M's and warranties
Submit design plans to proper department leadership for approval and obtain permits as required.
Perform field surveys and attend job meetings for coordination with contractors and other trades.
Prepare fabrication drawings, wiring and material lists for field technicians.

Job Requirements

Experience in fire alarm design required.
3 to 5+ years of fire alarm design experience.
Experience should include tenant finish, remodel, ground up work, service, elevator modernization and special projects.
Fire Design Engineer experience should include AutoCAD, estimating, and liaison between the sales team and Install team.
Knowledge of several commercial fire alarm systems; aspects including new systems, remodel, pre-action systems, elevator recall, VESDA, Special Hazards preferred but not required.
NICET 3 Design certification is a preference but not required.
Strong technology / computer skills
Strong understanding of Fire Alarm system installation practices
MUST have experience with code standards for Phoenix, Arizona or State of Arizona.
Knowledge of submitting drawings to AHJ and obtaining permits a plus.