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create unique design solutions to meet specific customer requirements for commercial building fire alarm systems in new and existing facilities. This team member recommendations for productivity improvements and cost reductions to increase customer satisfaction and job profitability.
As a Fire Alarm Systems Design Engineer, you will:
- Design fire alarm systems for buildings, including floorplan drawings with system device locations, riser diagrams, device wiring details, panel mounting and wiring details, bills of materials, and sequences of operations to meet the intent of the project plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Perform peer to peer review of engineering documents.
- Makes recommendations related to productivity improvement and cost reduction to increase customer satisfaction.
- Assist in choosing the appropriate mix of products and installation methods to provide the most cost-effective solution.
- Provide general electrical calculations, including battery calculations, voltage drop calculations, conduit fills, power supply sizing, etc.
- Mentor, train, and direct the design activities of fire alarm systems design engineering team.
You will make an impact with these qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
- High school diploma or state-recognized GED
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams
- Demonstrated knowledge of fire alarm system components
- Experience engineering fire alarm systems:
- Mid-Level: 3+ years
- Senior Level: 5+ years
- NICET Fire Alarm Systems certification:
- Mid-Level: NICET Level II or III
- Senior Level: NICET Level III or IV
- Demonstrated knowledge of UFC Codes - Federal/Government
- 2+ years of proficiency in AutoCAD and design; proficient in Microsoft Office
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
- 7+ years of experience engineering fire alarm systems
- 4+ years of proficiency in AutoCAD and design
- Xtralis, EASE EVAC, EIT, ASHRAE, or CISSP certifications
You’ll benefit from:
- Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:
- The pay range for this position is $49,100 - $106,000. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications and premium geographic location.
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