Fire Alarm Designer

What you will do The primary role of the Project Systems Specialist III is to design fire alarm systems for SimplexGrinnell projects. Acting as a design lead on large complex multi-faceted projects and directing other members of the design team supporting these projects How you will do it Organizes and plans own workload, helps to direct workload of other design team members, and additionally works with other design teams when required. Providing stamped approval of drawings, if license or certification allows. Facilitates reviews of initial designs of high complexity to provide value engineered/code compliant solutions where required. Coordinates with other design team members to prepare fully detailed technical submissions with complete detailed schematics and drawings to meet design criteria. Oversees CAD Support Technicians in the preparation of project submissions for high complexity systems including: system operation, drawings, and calculations. Completes detailed calculations to verify system design meets code and standard requirements. Maximizes project load by overseeing multiple CAD Support Technicians working on projects simultaneously. Participates in pre/post project design meetings and attends customer/site coordination meetings, as applicable. Develops bill of materials to facilitate construction. Examines completed submission in conjunction with CAD Support Technicians for equipment application, equipment compatibility, and compliance with specifications and scope. Contributes project support for project managers once orders have been received to assist in maintaining and/or improving Project margins. Reviews equipment application, researches outside purchases, and ensures equipment compatibility. Provides answers to questions from customers, contractors, and authorities, having jurisdiction, as they arise. Collaborates with the Project Manager during system commissioning to verify system performance against the design. Supports field technical staff and other design team members with technical support and design inquiries. Provides pre-sales estimate support to the sales and project management teams. Mentors and provides guidance to CAD Support Technicians in the completion of project deliverables. Performs the duties of a CAD person on assigned projects, as required, if a CAD person is not available to fulfill those duties. Directs, supports, and reviews work product provided by CAD Support Technicians. Monitors actual hours to ensure all time is properly coded to projects and are within originally estimated hours sold on the projects. What we look for Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Drafting (AutoCad) preferred, Or equivalent field experience. Nicet Level III or above required. Minimum of 10 years’ experience in design of Fire and Security systems. Demonstrated ability in drafting/CAD, computer skills estimating/pricing, and project management. Experience in Fire Alarm, Security, Nurse Call, CCTV and/or Construction Industry. Proficient in reading and understanding architectural and electrical diagrams Knowledge of multiple electronic building systems. Advanced understanding of mechanical systems and their interface to fire alarm systems. Fundamental understanding of Microsoft Office Suite including, Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, Adobe Effective written and oral communications. HIRING SALARY RANGE: $85,200-$117,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This role offers a competitive Bonus plan that will take into account individual, group, and corporate performance. This position includes a competitive benefits package. 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