Alarm and Suppression Designer

Alarm And Suppression Designer

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The Alarm and Suppression Designer is responsible for producing a variety of detailed design documents for Fire Alarm and Special Hazard Suppression Systems. Their responsibilities involve performing research and conducting field surveys. The Designer must also implement feedback from customers, sales representatives, estimators, and other experts. They are responsible for producing designs, and communicating regularly with project managers, purchasing agents, and superintendents.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

• Produce detailed design documents from project specifications, architectural drawings, and code requirements using AutoCAD and other software.
• Read, learn, interpret, and apply code requirements pertaining to job specifications.
• Work with sales, operations, and other design staff as needed to interpret project specifications.
• Conduct field / job site surveys to ensure proper design and fit.
• Design fire alarm systems, design special hazard suppression systems, and create shop drawings.
• Ensure proper approvals are obtained for design work.
• Create submittal packages and stock lists.
• Work with purchasing to order materials.
• Provide consultation for project managers regarding design changes.
• Work with manager to develop project timelines and produce designs according to schedule.
• Maintain proper project documentation including submittals and approvals.
• Produce status reports and act as a key participant in planning meetings.
• Provide timely and accurate entries into operating systems.
• Perform other duties as required and or assigned by management.

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Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer