ArchKey Solutions · 18 hours ago
Engineering Design Lead - Fire Alarm
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $144K/yr
10+ years expArchKey Solutions is one of the nation’s largest privately held specialty trade installation and integrated facility service companies. The Engineering Design Lead – Fire Alarm will develop detailed fire alarm engineering drawings and support field technicians with installations while managing their own projects and ensuring adherence to engineering standards.
Civil EngineeringConstructionElectrical DistributionFacilities Support ServicesInfrastructure
Responsibilities
Develop and prepare detailed fire alarm engineering permit drawings and construction installation documents
Develop conceptual designs, sketches, or Value Engineering ideas to assist project managers and estimators
Prepare calculations, specifications, reports, etc. to support field and project management teams throughout various stages of construction
Supports and complies with all engineering standards and adheres to a strict QA/QC process for every deliverable produced
Provides recommendations for changes to improve standards and procedures, as necessary. Responds to questions and addresses problems with appropriate resolutions and plan revisions. Stays informed of new fire alarm and safety codes, materials, technologies, and practices
May lead mid to large size projects while giving directions to other engineers and designers
Builds effective relationships with customers, foremen, project teams, specialty contractors, vendors, suppliers, user groups and others that reflect and support the Company’s core values and meet or exceed the customer’s expectations. Teaches and mentors design team members as needed
Consistently makes decisions in an attentive and safe manner to ensure the safety and health of self and others
Promotes and models the Company mission, vision and values through exercising sound and ethical business practices, championing all elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and providing high quality services and programs as they relate to clients, subcontractors, co-workers, suppliers, and the public
Qualification
Required
A strong desire to learn about all things fire alarm construction with a commitment to being a dependable team player that will grow within the company
NICET level II or higher are required
Minimum 10+ years of fire alarm experience in designing fire alarm projects for educational facilities, high-rise buildings with smoke control, business buildings, Healthcare, heavy industrial and/or data center design experience a plus
Experience and proficiency using Revit, Autodesk, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office software
Working knowledge of designing a Vesda system using the Aspire software
Strict attention to detail when it comes to reading, interpreting and understanding electrical contracts, plans, drawings, and specifications
Moderate experience working with the NFPA 72 fire alarm code and other building codes as they relate to design
Experience and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, assess multiple demands and manage priorities with a high degree of detail and organizational skills
Demonstrated strong mathematical and analytical skills
Strong independent problem-solving, customer service and time management skills
Demonstrates good judgment in reporting problems
Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
Preferred
Experience in designing fire alarm projects for educational facilities, high-rise buildings with smoke control, business buildings, Healthcare, heavy industrial and/or data center design experience a plus
Benefits
Competitive health insurance options (medical, dental, and vision)
A robust 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
Paid time off and holidays
Access to wellness programs
Professional development opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance programs
Company
ArchKey Solutions
ArchKey Solutions is an electrical and technology construction firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
One Rock Capital Partners
2024-09-03Acquired
2021-06-07Private Equity
Leadership Team
Steven Stone
Chief Executive Officer
Monica Ross
Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Transformation
Recent News
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