What are the responsibilities and job description for the Alarm System Designer - Continental Fire Protection position at Continental Fire Alarm?
Requisition ID: 175838
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: Continental Fire & Alarm District
Department: Drafting & Design
Market: Building
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
We are an innovative and collaborative team of designers that prepare submittal and field installation drawings, installation details, calculations, and submittal data for fire alarm and detection systems based on the requirements set by NFPA code standards, the International Building and Fire Codes, and the Local Authority or fire marshal. The position is direct experienced level in fire alarm design and will require minimal training provided by the company. The training will involve company policies and standards rather than the entry level directed classroom training.
The experienced level designer will be expected to know how to read construction drawings, prepare fire protection installation drawings and battery calculations, prepare material stocklists, visit the construction jobsites to review actual field conditions, and troubleshoot installation conflicts in the field.
This position, being a part of the construction industry, is extremely schedule and deadline driven. The key attributes needed for this position are Drive, Adaptability, and Effective Intelligence (learning a principle and applying it to unique situations). The most successful candidates will exhibit the qualities of humility, integrity, and team-ability.
We are looking for experienced resilient candidates that can perform the job duties on day one and still learn new things, have a curious mind and are not afraid to ask questions, be able to adapt to changes, meet deadlines, and be humble enough to learn from mistakes.
District Overview
Continental Fire Sprinkler Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is a turnkey fire protection contractor headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. With talented people and extensive resources, Continental Fire Sprinkler Company has completed a wide range of projects within 46 different states throughout the nation since 1971. Continental offers complete construction services for all markets and project sizes as well as testing and maintenance services in Fire Suppression.
Location
This position is based out of Omaha, NE
Responsibilities
- Be proficient at designing fire alarm and detection systems
- Be proficient at detailing of shop drawings (field installation drawings and battery calculations), field engineering (on the jobsite support and review), and operation planning (field installation support)
- Compile and prepare plan submittals (shop drawings) and material submittals for review by architects, engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction
- Coordinate fire alarm and detection design with the building structure and other MEP subcontractors
- Be proficient at preparing project material stocklists to be used for material procurement
- Oversee project scheduling, onsite operations planning, quantity tracking, material fabrication and procurement
- Field engineering troubleshooting and support for the installation operations on the jobsite
- Contract administration and communication with the general contractor and authority having jurisdiction
- Prepare “as-built” drawings for in-house archive and client files.
- General understanding of job costs related to engineering, material and fabrication, and labor
- Ability to travel to construction jobsites and other office locations as the business requires (25%-50%), exposed to wide-ranging climates and environments
- Be able to teach others how to read construction, engineering, architectural, and structural plans
- Be able to teach the fundamental understanding of general construction methods, practices, and terminology
- Be able to perform objective peer review and mentoring in a team environment
- Self-directed NFPA, Building, and Fire Codes research
Qualifications
- A graduate in an Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related degree preferred (Associates degree also considered), or 2 years fire alarm design experience with associated 2 years direct construction related experience
- Experienced with AutoCAD
- NICET certification strongly preferred
- Experienced with MS Excel and Word
- High level of self-discipline, motivation, and ability to operate in a team environment
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
- Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
- Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail
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Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
