Fire Alarm Project Designer

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Description

Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Project Designer to join our amazing culture.

In this role, you will be responsible for producing Fire Alarm system installation drawings / submittals including floor plans, riser diagrams, general electrical calculations and system details using AutoCAD or Bluebeam Revu.

As a Project Designer, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows.

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Who You Are

You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results.

You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces inclusion and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home.

You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Project Designer.

Who We Are

With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal.

Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry.

We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you’ll do with Our Training and Your Experience

• Convergint's greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague-first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.
• Provides design or drawing assistance for fire alarm projects during the development of the engineered drawings. Works on projects with varying levels of complexity including the moderately complex design projects.

Obtains electronic plans from engineers / architects / owners.

• Creates engineered construction drawings utilizing AutoCad. You will be responsible for creation of floor plans with device locations, riser diagrams, device wiring details, bill of materials, and sequence of operations to meet the intent of the project plans, specifications and contract documents.
• General knowledge of basic electrical circuits.
• Provide general electrical calculations, including battery calculations, voltage drop calculations, power supply sizing, etc.
• You will be expected to assess each design for compliance with applicable NFPA and IBC codes, local Authority having Jurisdiction requirements and manufacturer's specifications.
• Prepares record drawings and O&M manuals according to project requirements.
• Utilizes and maintain Convergint project design, documentation, and submittal standards. Ensures adherence to industry standards and codes as required.

Supports and maintain Convergint design standards. This position will require the ability to apply intermediate and advanced drafting techniques and knowledge of practical, electrical and fabrication problems.

Review scope defined product specification, application, and electrical requirements for code compliance and AHJ Requirements.

Work assignments vary and may be moderate and / or more complex in scope.

• Participates in internal design review meetings as coordinated by the Project Managers.
• Communicates all design progress, committed completion dates, design scope revisions, and associated costs to the Project Managers.
• Communicate with Authority having Jurisdiction to confirm submittal requirements and approval status.
• May be required to perform site surveys and / or walkthroughs.
• Prepares submittal packages according to project requirements or Convergint standards. Revises submittals, as required, to gain approval.

What You’ll Need

• Strong AutoCad knowledge.
• Detail oriented.
• Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Customer Focus Maintaining awareness of and seeking to meet of the needs and wants of the customer.
• Initiative Engages in proactive behavior and looks for opportunities of improvement.
• Analytical Thinking Logically breaks down problems and looks for solutions.
• Strong communication skills.

Company Benefits and Perks

Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which individuals of different backgrounds and identities are able to realize their maximum potential within the company.

We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits to all of our colleagues :

• Company Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Fun & Laughter Day Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Life insurance & Disability Plan
• Wellness Program
• 401K Matching Plan
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement plan
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• And much more

Requirements :

Education : College degree, trade school or equivalent experience

Preferred Experience :

• 1-3 years engineering, field service or project management
• Experience in 1 or more of the following industries : fire alarm & life safety, electronic security and / or building automation.
• NICET LVL II Fire Alarm or higher or ability to obtain within one year of employment

Convergint is committed to a culture of Inclusion and Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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