Fire Alarm Designer

What if you could design the job of your dreams?  Would it look like this?  We are seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Designer to join our client’s elite team of life safety professionals!  If have experience in designing fire alarm systems and are ready to step up to the opportunity of a lifetime, then you need to apply today!

Company Information:

Our client is one of the largest privately held companies in the life safety industry with over 30 years in business, 5 Texas office, and 300+ employees to their credit.  Due to their stellar reputation and key industry partnerships, they’re positioned with an incredible project backlog and are working with several high-profile clients.  They’re also experiencing tremendous growth and rapidly expanding their team in their quest to be TOP Life Safety solutions provider in the state.  They provide turn-key solutions (sales, consulting, design, installation, service, inspection) in several vertical markets including commercial, K-12, Hospitality, and Medical.  They also offer excellent benefits!

 What’s In It For You?

• Competitive salary
• Company paid life insurance
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Matching 401K
• Paid Tim Off
• Paid Vacation
• NICET Testing Reimbursement
• Quarterly performance/profit bonus program
• Mileage reimbursement

Your Role With The Company:

The Designer will review construction contract documents and coordinate with general contractors/owners to gather the required information to design the project’s fire alarm system.  The Designer will design layout of fire alarm systems using AutoCAD program, perform field surveys, and identify code issues and solutions. The Designer will attend coordination and job progress meetings, create materials list for system components. and purchase materials throughout project. The Designer negotiates and manage costs with vendors and suppliers, makes material equipment submittals, submittals to AHJ’s/ owners/ architects/ engineers/ insurance companies, and coordinates with other departments within office to ensure proper handoff of job information.

Background Profile:

• Minimum of five years’ experience performing design work in the Life Safety industry specifically for commercial construction
• Current NICET III Certification
• Current State of Texas Alarm Planners License
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, and various office equipment related to the position
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to meet deadline
• Strong organizational skill
• Ability to work well with others
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to read, interpret, and prepare engineered drawings, specifications, and schematics.

How to Apply:

For immediate consideration, call or text us at 469-930-7515, drop by Monday through Friday between 8–5 PM at 8200 Springwood Dr. #245 Irving, or send your resume to dalcable@tradestarinc.com. Join us and contribute to our mission of providing top-notch life safety solutions in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.