Fire Systems Designer

Fire Systems Designer

Our client in Louisville, KY has an opening for a Fire Systems Designer to help with the production of drawings for fire protection and low voltage systems. Projects are typically for manufacturing, warehouses, offices, and industrial locations. The designs will be for fire alarm systems, low voltage systems, and special hazard areas.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop plans/drawings for installation and commissioning of fire protection systems
• Learn and apply knowledge of NFPA and Building Codes
• Know how to read and understand architectural/MEP Drawings Create accurate parts lists for projects
• Attend Project Kick-Off Meetings to coordinate design, CAD, and pre-fabrication of jobs
• Meet with clients, consultants, etc. to review project design and implementation
• Assist with estimating of projects
• Travel to and from job sites to assist with installation, turn on, and testing of projects
• Working with Sales and Estimating team to prepare Bid Packages
• Recommend and implement system enhancements

Required:

• 3 plus years of fire alarm design
• AutoCAD Proficiency
• Ability to read and understand architectural/MEP drawings

Preferred:

• NICET Certification
• Experience with Special Hazard fire systems.

The focus of the role will be to put the fire protection shop drawings together. This will include design and development for installation and commissioning of fire protection systems. The systems they support are fire alarm, low voltage, and special hazard. Please submit resume and highlight your fire protection experience.