Fire Alarm Designer

Century Fire Protection

Duluth, GA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Architectural Services, AutoCAD, Documentation, Electricity, Employee Assistance Plan, Engineering Drawing, Fire Alarm, Insurance, Life Insurance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, National Electrical Code, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Netscape IFC (Internet Foundation Classes), Organizational Skills, Project Design, Project Engineering, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Security Equipment, Value Engineering

LOCATION

Duluth, GA

POSTED

4 days ago

Div. 19 Duluth, GA

Summary

Responsible for designing fire alarm systems in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications; collaborates closely with project managers, estimators, engineers, and field teams to produce accurate, code-compliant fire alarm drawings and documentation for commercial, industrial, and residential projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Design fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA 72, NFPA 70 (NEC), IBC, IFC, and local AHJ requirements.
Prepare detailed fire alarm drawings, layouts, riser diagrams, and device calculations.
Select appropriate fire alarm equipment and devices based on project scope and code requirements.
Review architectural, electrical, and mechanical drawings to ensure proper system coordination.
Coordinate designs with project managers, engineers, and field personnel.
Prepare submittal packages, including product data, battery calculations, and sequence of operations.
Respond to plan review comments and revise drawings as required.
Support permitting and AHJ approval processes.
Assist with design-build and value engineering solutions when applicable.
Maintain organized project documentation and design files.

Education and/or Experience

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Drafting, or related field, or equivalent industry experience; 2-5 years of fire alarm design experience; strong working knowledge of NFPA codes and local fire alarm requirements; proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit (preferred); familiarity with major fire alarm manufacturers and systems; ability to read and interpret construction documents and specifications; NICET preferred.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach with hands and arms, and/or climb a ladder.

***AGENCY NOTICE***

Agency Submissions: Century Fire Protection does not accept unsolicited resumes from external Headhunters, staffing agencies or search firms. Any resume submitted without a signed agreement will be considered property of the company, and no fees will be paid.

Century Fire Protection is one of the largest and most successful full-service fire protection companies based in the Southeast and we are still growing! There are a wide range of positions and countless opportunities for career growth. Each employee is empowered to do their job and serve our clients. There is no better place to work in the industry!

We are experts in design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of all types of fire protection systems in virtually all commercial markets for each stage of a buildings life cycle. Headquartered in Duluth, GA, Century Fire has more than 20 offices across seven states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

Benefits

We believe our people are our biggest asset and as such, we offer comprehensive benefits, education, and training to ensure employees succeed and grow. Benefits include:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Life Insurance
Short-term & Long-term Disability
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401(K) with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Relief Fund
Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident

Fire Alarm Designer

Century Fire Protection

Duluth, GA

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Century Fire Protection

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