Continental Fire Sprinkler Company · 2 days ago
Fire Alarm Designer - Continental Fire Protection
Omaha, NE
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expContinental Fire Sprinkler Company is a full-service fire suppression company dedicated to fire protection services. The Fire Alarm Designer will be responsible for designing fire alarm and detection systems, preparing submittals, and providing field support for installation operations.
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Responsibilities
Be proficient at designing fire alarm and detection systems
Be proficient at detailing of shop drawings (field installation drawings and battery calculations), field engineering (on the jobsite support and review), and operation planning (field installation support)
Compile and prepare plan submittals (shop drawings) and material submittals for review by architects, engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction
Coordinate fire alarm and detection design with the building structure and other MEP subcontractors
Be proficient at preparing project material stocklists to be used for material procurement
Oversee project scheduling, onsite operations planning, quantity tracking, material fabrication and procurement
Field engineering troubleshooting and support for the installation operations on the jobsite
Contract administration and communication with the general contractor and authority having jurisdiction
Prepare “as-built” drawings for in-house archive and client files
General understanding of job costs related to engineering, material and fabrication, and labor
Ability to travel to construction jobsites and other office locations as the business requires up to 50%, exposed to wide-ranging climates and environments
Ability to relocate to project sites for extended periods of time
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
Be able to perform objective peer review and mentoring in a team environment
Self-directed NFPA, Building, and Fire Codes research
Programming of Fire Alarm systems, with ability to test & commission these systems
Qualification
Required
3+ years fire alarm design experience and/or direct field experience
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
Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt
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
Regular, reliable attendance
Work productively and meet deadlines timely
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required
May work at various different locations and conditions may vary
Preferred
Associates degree preferred or equivalent working experience
Industrial, Power or similar project experienced preferred
Experienced with AutoCAD
NICET certification strongly preferred
Experienced with MS Excel and Word
Benefits
Top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents
Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
Life insurance
Disability
Retirement plans with matching
Generous paid time off
Company
Continental Fire Sprinkler Company
Continental Fire Sprinkler Company is a turnkey fire protection contractor headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. It is a sub-organization of Kiewit Corporation.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase