Fire Alarm Designer

Innova NW is a dynamic security, fire, and technology firm experiencing rapid growth, offering comprehensive solutions to Business, Commercial, and Residential clients. We seek a motivated, resilient Fire Alarm Designer with a proactive approach and leadership mindset that can research and comprehend local, state, and national fire code and design systems that satisfy the criteria for various building occupation ratings. In addition to designing fire alarms, a basic understanding of other low voltage systems will be required. Although fire will be the focus, this position will also include occasionally designing and / or estimating security, surveillance, access control and other low voltage systems.

Our offices are in McMinnville, Portland, Eugene, and Bend, currently serving Oregon and Southwest Washington. As a company focused on growth, we plan to expand across the Pacific Northwest and into other states. We prioritize integrity, delivering exceptional value and service, and fostering a positive company culture. Each interaction is viewed as an opportunity to make a difference and provide excellence for our clients.

Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work and learning opportunities. Become a member of the INNOVA family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard.

What we offer:

• Company Mobile Phone
• Company Laptop
• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Discounts
• Free Security System Monitoring
• Generous Compensation and bonus opportunites
• On the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment

What You Will Do | Responsibilities:

• Design fire systems while following required codes.
• Look for ways to value engineer projects as necessary while maintaining code compliance.
• Create detailed take offs from plans and drawings.
• Create CAD drawings and submittal packages for AHJs
• Produce shop drawings and as built drawings
• Perform site surveys and walk projects with customers and sales team members.
• Coordinate resources and prepare proposals complete with bill of materials, labor, subcontract, and other charges as needed.
• Create detailed project descriptions, scope of work, as well as information needed for an accurate and detailed job file.
• Keep informed of new products and developments.
• Attend in-house training sessions and manufacturers’ training as assigned and/or required.
• Grow and maintain NFPA 72 code knowledge.

What We Are Looking For:

Required:

• Must have a high level of knowledge and hands on experience with design and code compliance of fire systems and other low voltage systems.
• Minimum of two years fire alarm design experience.
• Must have experience with CAD and other specialized design software.
• Revit experience preferred.
• Great leadership and organizational skills.
• Highly proficient in computer skills.
• Must be able to read requests for proposals, and floor plans and provide proposals accordingly.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Work well under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational ability and time management skills.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Represent the company in a professional, credible manner in speech, written communication, and appearance.

Preferred:

• 10 years of experience in the fire life-safety, security, and low voltage industry.
• NICET II or greater certification.

About Innova NW:

• Low Voltage Integration business started in 2007.
• Innova was founded in McMinnville, OR and has expanded throughout all areas of Oregon and Southwest Washington.
• The current business plan is for 100% growth in the next several years – this creates many opportunities and requires the ability to adapt quickly to challenges created by growth.
• Laid back family-owned atmosphere with high-performance expectations.
• “Security and Smart Technology Made Simple” Visit our website here.