What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Alarm Designer/Consultant position at Guidepost Solutions LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Summary / Objective
A fire alarm design-focused systems designer and consultant to provide assessments, design, and construction administration assistance on fire alarm and other low voltage discipline projects for a wide range of clients and industries. This full-time position requires an individual with project and people management skills, technical subject matter expertise, strategic planning skills, project accounting, and proven written and verbal communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of fire alarm principles, technologies, and best practices, coupled with a proven record of accomplishment for designing and implementing effective fire alarm system designs. This position will support project development in the region.
The candidate should be experienced with the traditional Architecture / Engineering deliverable schedules, including Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents and Construction Administration and the level of detail required for the design during each phase. Delivering mid to large-size projects that may include coordination with multiple disciplines including fire alarm, security electronics, telecommunications, and audiovisual.
Core Responsibility within this role will include
- Fire Alarm Systems and low-voltage system design, implementation, project management, and quality control. Develop detailed fire alarm system design documentation, including system specifications, schematics, and installation plans, adhering to industry standards and regulatory / code requirements.
- Manage large complex projects and clients, managing client and internal deliverables
Meet client budget, quality control and scheduling requirements for projects
Competencies
Required Education and Experience
An Electrical Engineering (or relevant field) bachelor's degree and four (4) years of fire alarm systems design and project management experience, or eight (8) years of fire alarm systems design and project management experience, preferably in the fire alarm industry.
Preferred Education and Experience
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Travel
Travel to Northern, Central and Southern California. Overnight travel is expected and travel to out of region areas may be required to serve client needs.
Other Duties
This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities will evolve over time.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
