Fire Alarm Designer

• System design: Design systems in accordance with NFPA and project specifications. Participate in the review process with other design team members and drafters, as requested by management. Using software such as AutoCAD, develop floor plans, riser diagrams, schematics, system power calculations, and control panel layouts. Review all designs before submitting them for approval to ensure they meet RCM Fire quality standard and code requirements. Oversee project scheduling, onsite operations planning, quantity tracking, material fabrication and procurement. Follow all RCM Fire policies and procedures during daily work activities.

• Coordination: Work independently or with others as a team to complete all tasks and related design functions. Routinely work with sales and project managers to ensure the most efficient design while maintaining the highest quality standards. Assist and provide feedback to the sales and project managers for organizing, planning, and prioritizing work. Assist management in developing and implementing a quality service program to increase efficiencies and proficiencies for the FA design department. Assist management / Sales team to ensure that the project goals and objectives are met.

• Site assessment / Survey: Conduct site surveys to understand building layouts and identify potential design challenges and gather all pertinent site information to Create Scaled CAD Files if needed. Ability to travel to construction jobsites and other office locations as the business requires up to 50%, exposed to wide-ranging climates and environments.

• Equipment selection: Choose appropriate fire alarm devices, control panels, and other components as directed by A&D Sales based on Sold projects and Spec equipment.

• Documentation: Prepare Submittal packages to include but not limited to technical drawings, bills of materials, and other documents for permitting and installation. Prepare and submit all necessary documentation, including plans, specifications, and calculations, for review and approval by authorities and clients.

• Project support: Provide technical assistance to sales, installation teams, and project managers throughout the project lifecycle on projects assigned. Be able to teach others how to read construction, engineering, architectural, and structural plans. Be able to teach the fundamental understanding of general construction methods, practices, and terminology.

• 3+ years fire alarm design experience and/or direct field experience.

• Associates degree preferred or equivalent working experience.

• Commercial / Industrial or similar project experienced preferred.

• Experienced with AutoCAD.

• NICET certification strongly preferred.

• Experienced with MS Excel and Word.

• High level of self-discipline, motivation, and ability to operate in a team environment.

• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.

• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.

• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives.

• Strong organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely.

• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.

• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

RCM Fire, a Guardian Fire Services Company, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

RCM Fire is committed to an inclusive experience for all applicants and will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations in the interview process, to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that values expertise, innovation, and growth, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the RCM Fire team.