What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAD Designer position at KOORSEN FIRE & SECURITY INC.?
Becoming the leader in the fire and security industry takes talent—yours. We are looking for an experienced CAD Designer in the ANY BRANCH LOCATION area to join our best of the best team as we drive the industry forward and pursue excellence in everything we do. If you’re up to the challenge, we want to talk to you.
At Koorsen, we don’t provide jobs, we provide careers. A career at Koorsen includes competitive pay, a great health package, an annual bonus program, life insurance, continuous learning offerings, matching 401k, paid holidays, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, career growth opportunities, and much more.
At Koorsen, we don’t provide jobs, we provide careers. A career at Koorsen includes competitive pay, a great health package, an annual bonus program, life insurance, continuous learning offerings, matching 401k, paid holidays, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, career growth opportunities, and much more.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare project drawings, specifications and schematics required to support the installation of electronic special systems, such as: Fire Alarm, Security and other Low Voltage Systems
- Verify project requirements and coordinate with the Project Managers and Sales to ensure project design is in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local codes
- Layout fire alarm devices on basic designs
- Understand IBC, IFC, OFC, IAC, NFPA 72 and all other applicable codes
- Interact with customers, vendors and co-workers in a professional manner
- Open willingness to continual learning
- Demonstrate an understanding of and follow all safety regulations and practices
- Follow all Koorsen policies, procedures and core values
- Any other duties deemed appropriate by management
Required:
- 3 years of CAD Design experience in fire alarm systems
- Understanding of electronics and wiring requirements (Voltage, Amperage, Voltage Drop, etc.)
- Pass drug and background screenings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Able to meet state licensing requirements and/or vendor certifications
- Proficiency working in Microsoft Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time
- Must be able to effectively use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
- Must be able to perform some repetitive motions while using a computer
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms
HIRING PROCESS (in addition to an interview):
- New hires must complete the I-9 Verification form within 3 days of hire. This form is required by the U.S. Department of Justice and Immigration and Immigration and Naturalization Services and is used to verify your identity and right to work in the United States. In addition, we verify employment eligibility via E-Verify.
- Background checks with criminal courts, state and county repositories of criminal records, and the Department of Motor Vehicles are required for all Positions.
- Tests for Evidence of Substance Abuse by way of urinalysis tests are required if this application results in an offer of employment.
