Life Safety Systems Designer (SLS)

Job Summary

The Systems Design Specialist is responsible for developing and managing life system designs for commercial construction projects. This role works closely with field teams, customers, and project stakeholders to create accurate CAD-based plans, including layouts, riser diagrams, and bills of materials. The specialist ensures all designs meet project specifications, fire life safety codes, and AHJ requirements while managing multiple projects across various construction phases.

They also support updates based on field changes, maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle, and contribute to overall project success from design through completion.

Responsibilities

The Systems Designer oversees the design of various commercial fire alarm construction project designs Work very closely with Field Operations and Customers As a Full-Time Fire Alarm Designer, you will play a key role in crafting accurate CAD format packages for our fire alarm plans Designing 2-Way Communication, ERCES, Security and Nurse Call Managing multiple projects from inception to completion, ensuring they align with project hours and different construction phases Reviewing project scope, product specifications, and fire life safety code compliance for consistency with project specifications, AHJ requirements, and engineer/architect input Preparing comprehensive system layouts, including floor plans, Bill of Materials (BOM), sequences of operations, riser diagrams, panel layouts, and calculations Updating plans based on field changes to create precise as-built drawings Maintaining clear and consistent communication with external customers and internal teams regarding design updates, timelines, and approvals Utilizing in-house printing resources to present your designs professionally Taking on additional assignments as delegated by our Operations team Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications: High school diploma Minimum 5 years of experience in life safety systems and/or design Experience operating Auto.

Cad - working with floor plans(2D), working blocks, working with external references, working with page setups. Experience with MS Office Suite (Word & Excel) and Adobe Strong verbal and written communication skills Empathy and problem-solving skills for customer and employee satisfaction Familiarity with NFPA 72 for Fire Life Safety Code Ability to read architectural, mechanical, and electrical plans Strong organizational skills for time management Preferred Qualifications: Two-year technical degree in related studies Minimum 7+ years of experience in life safety systems and/or design Experience operating Auto.

Cad and Blue. Beam Understanding of Fire Alarm Systems how it interfaces with other traits NICET or other certifications in the special systems industry Professional demeanor and positive outlook Physical Demands: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Must be able to effectively communicate, (ie see, hear, speak and write clearly) in order to communicate with colleagues and/or customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment Working Conditions: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate Additional Information: Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts 401K w/ company match Life/AD&D/LTD Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance Equal Employment Opportunity Statement This company considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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