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Pye-Barker Fire & SafetyPosted 1 month ago

Fire Alarm Designer

On-siteWilmington, North Carolina, United States

Full TimeLarge

Job Summary

Conduct site surveys to assess fire risks and building layouts, then read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and codes to design customized fire alarm systems. Prepare shop drawings and plans using AutoCAD, develop detailed schematics, and produce submittals and material lists for review by local officials. Collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients to understand project requirements while communicating with local officials, engineers, architects, and customers. Remain updated on advancements in fire alarm technology and regulations to ensure compliance and optimal system performance.

Required Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field
  • NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems (Level II minimum)
  • Experience with Notifier, Siemens, Firelite, or Silent Knight fire alarm systems
  • AutoCAD experience
  • Possess professional business communications skills, both written and oral
  • Must have good communication and organization skills
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, manufacturers manuals, and codes to produce designs and submittals to be reviewed by local officials
  • Remain updated on advancements in fire alarm technology and regulations to ensure compliance and optimal system performance
  • Must be able to develop and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and accomplish tasks in a timely and safe manner
  • Balancing
  • Climbing
  • Grasping
  • Hearing
  • Mental acuity
  • Pulling
  • Pushing
  • Repetitive motion
  • Speaking
  • Talking
  • Visual acuity

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in related field preferred
  • NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems (Level II minimum preferred)
  • AutoCAD experience preferred
  • Other drafting programs may be considered
  • Self-learner, self-motivated, dedicated, organized, and a team player
  • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  • Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
  • Occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects

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