Fire Alarm Designer | Estimator | Programmer

Job Description

Job Description

This senior-level position combines fire alarm estimating, system design, and control-panel programming for medium and large systems. The successful candidate will support projects from bid through final acceptance, serving as a technical resource for project managers and field technicians during design, commissioning, startup, and troubleshooting. This role is well suited to someone who brings strong technical judgment and problem-solving skills and enjoys a mix of office and field responsibilities. .

Responsibilities

• Fire Alarm Estimating: Review project plans, specifications, and bid documents to develop accurate material takeoffs and labor estimates to prepare detailed proposals.

• Fire Alarm System Design : Design code-compliant fire alarm systems for commercial and institutional projects. Prepare shop drawings, riser diagrams, battery calculations, voltage-drop calculations, and sequences of operation. Coordinate designs with architects, engineers, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and project managers, and develop permit and submittal packages for customers and AHJs.

• Fire Alarm Programming : Program, configure, and test fire alarm control panels and networked systems. Lead commissioning, startup, acceptance testing, and troubleshooting for new systems, and modify existing systems to support renovations and tenant improvements.

• Technical Support and Field Operations : Serve as a technical resource for installation and service technicians. Lead advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, provide technical training and mentorship to field personnel, and help resolve service issues and urgent customer requests.

Required Qualifications

• NICET Level III Certification in Fire Alarm Systems

• FA-1 certification for Seattle.

• Extensive knowledge of NFPA 72, IBC, IFC, NEC, and applicable local fire alarm codes

• Experience designing and programming large commercial fire alarm systems including networked systems, smoke control, mass notification, and voice evacuation systems

• Ability to produce compliant fire alarm system designs and submittal packages in Bluebeam. Experience with Fire CAD is a plus.

• Experience working with AHJ's in western Washington for design approval and inspections.

• Outside sales, customer development, or account management experience.

• Experience estimating fire alarm projects from plans and specifications including ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and sequence of operations as required to develop system designs

• Strong troubleshooting and technical support capabilities

• Experience with Siemens or other major fire alarm systems, including design, programming, startup, and troubleshooting.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project sites as needed

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.