Fire Alarm Design Manager

about the position...

Sound the alarm! We're looking for a Fire Alarm Design Manager with a passion for mentoring and growing an already amazing team. This role is responsible for leading the department to success by applying industry knowledge and quality standards while coordinating customer relations and budgeting necessities. Are you ready to join the largest Gamewell FCI distributor with a full in-house programming team? Apply to Power Design today!

position details / responsibilities...

Review original layouts and drawings, check for quality assurance in designed documents, and interpret them for project requirement code compliance

Coordinate the best design solutions by applying industry knowledge and quality standards while considering customer needs and budgeting requirements

Act as the Department Manager to provide technical assistance for the Fire Alarm Design team during bidding, design, permitting, and construction

Provide design direction, support, and guidance to all team members

Communicate effectively with customers, project team members, and inspecting authorities

Maintain standards and processes (best practices) for fire alarm design

Perform rational analyses for multi-family dwellings and mediate code compliance with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)

here's what we're looking for...

Seven or more years of experience designing design-build fire alarm systems including high-density, high-rise, and smoke control

Fire Alarm / Professional Engineer License Required

Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) required, Revit experience a plus

NICET level II and / or level III certifications are highly preferred

Experience with electrical equipment and installation, as well as strong electrical design fundamentals

Proficient knowledge of local codes and construction safety requirements (including IBC and IECC)

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or construction-related field is preferred

Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design's core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth

At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide