Fire Alarm Designer Job at Cosco Fire Protection, Portland, OR

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  • Cosco Fire Protection
  • Portland, OR

Job Description

Fire Alarm Designer

Vancouver, Washington / Portland, OR

The Vancouver Branch office of Cosco Fire Protection has a challenging and growth-oriented opportunity for the right individual. We are looking for a motivated team player with a strong technical aptitude who is looking to grow their career in a collaborative and accountable environment where they can directly contribute to shaping our business in this market. This position will be an integral part of the team and will be expected to contributing member for the growth of the branch.

Job Description:

Use AutoCAD to prepare routine layouts of fire alarm systems, detail drawings, calculations, sketches, and diagrams. Details to include all views and dimensions necessary for efficient field installation. Prepare submittals and meet project schedules. Demonstrate a solid understanding of design/drafting techniques, familiarity with fire alarm terminology, low voltage aptitude, and ability to complete necessary calculations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Design Responsibilities:

* Develop shop drawings, voltage/battery calculations, and equipment lists with a focus on applicable NFPA/local/state code compliance, project specifications/contract documents, and efficient and cost effective field installation.

* Complete accurate field surveys when needed.

* Coordinate shop drawings with the MEP team and General Contractor.

* Develop submittal packages for AHJ, Contractors, etc. Obtain all required approvals.

* Provide record set shop drawings at the end of a project based on as-built markups.

* Review AHJ comments and notations on designs submitted, make corrections noted, communicate with AHJ and electrical contractors appropriately.

* Conduct quality control reviews on shop drawings, voltage/battery calculations, equipment submittals, etc.

* Lead hand-off meetings from design to field technicians. Hand-off meetings are used to explain the fire alarm system layout and design to the field technicians, so they understand the full scope of the project and your design.

* Positive outlook, this position will require you to work with various roles including sales staff, other designers, field technicians, management, project coordinators/manager, etc.

* This position involves both fire alarm design and drafting. It is essential to have a fundamental understanding of NFPA 72, NFPA 70, IBC, OSSC, and all other associated codes and standards. It is also just as important to be able to draft your own projects utilizing the latest version of AutoCAD.

* Create designs utilizing ASPIRE an air sampling smoke detection system by Xtralis

Key Skills and Capabilities:

* Ability to read and interpret construction documents (drawings, specifications, ASIs, etc.).

* Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude.

* Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel), AutoCAD, ASPIRE, and Fire Alarm Design tools.

* Working knowledge of necessary low voltage calculations, equipment configuration, and project design.

* Practical experience designing Fire Alarm Systems of various complexity including networks, smoke control, ECS, VESDA, etc.

* Familiarity with general construction practices and terms.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Organized, detail oriented, self starter able to operate in a team environment.

* Working knowledge of NFPA 72, IBC, OSSC, NFPA 70, etc. and associated Codes/Standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

* High school diploma or equivalent.

* 2+ years experience in Fire Alarm Design.

* Must have experience working with AutoCAD & Fire Alarm Design Tools

* Experience designing Onyx Notifier, Silent Knight, or equivalent Networked Fire Alarm systems.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: Vancouver, WA

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Preferred license or certification: NICET II a plus

Cosco provides excellent wages and company benefits to qualified applicants.

For immediate consideration please complete the application process by clicking on the "apply now" button.

Cosco Fire Protection, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, marital status, domestic-partner status, religious creed, medical/physical/mental condition, sexual orientation, Veteran status, or age.

NOTE: A drug screen and criminal background check may be required for Cosco applicants

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, For contractors, Local area, Immediate start,

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