Fire Alarm Designer

The NTS Designer participates in the coordination and design of installation drawings and construction documents for a wide variety of low voltage systems and project types. The ideal designer should be self-driven, resourceful and detail oriented to manage a high level of quality and service. Organizational skills and critical thinking are necessary traits for this position.

Responsibilities

• Produces 2D and 3D low voltage system designs for field installation and coordination with other sub-contractor trades.
• Participates in regular coordination and status update meetings with various trade team members utilizing both virtual platforms and in person meetings.
• Prepares low voltage calculations, mounting details, and detailed wiring diagrams to support field installation documentation.
• Reads architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, elevation, and reflective ceiling plan drawings to ensure design accuracy.
• Coordinates daily with NTS Design Manager and NTS Operations staff to resolve any design impacts and ensure that design schedules, budgets, and customer expectations are being met.
  
  

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 to 5 years of total low voltage system design experience.
• Solid working knowledge of Autodesk software; Fluency in Navisworks and AutoCAD MEP is preferred.
• Experience with Autodesk Revit and 3D coordination with other trades is a plus. Willing to attend provided training if not.
• Detailed understanding of construction blueprints (architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical)
• Understanding of electrical/ low voltage symbols and electrical/low voltage drafting conventions and standards.
• Knowledge of the following systems: Fire Alarm, Electronic Security, Telecommunications, and Nurse Call Systems
• Strong understanding of low voltage system applications, terminology, architecture, and current industry trends
• NICET Certified or equivalent design experience with Fire Alarm System Codes and Standards preferred.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and the use of virtual meeting platforms such as MS Teams.
• Exceptional relationship building, customer relations, and client communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills a must. (Verbally and Written)
  
  

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• This is largely a sedentary role; however, this role may require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand to complete other administrative functions.
  
  

Working Environment

• This role operates in either a professional office environment or in remote locations as deemed necessary and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.
  
  

Salary Range

USD $75,000.00 - USD $90,000.00 /Yr.

Benefits

Bergelectric is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k retirement plan with employer matching.

EEO Statement

The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned by the Supervisor or their designee.

Bergelectric is a Federal government contractor and subject to the requirements of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). We have listed the affirmative action laws that we are governed by and their implementing regulations for your easy reference:

• Executive Order 11246 including Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (41 C.F.R. part 60)
• The Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistant Act of 1974, as amended (41 C.F.R. 60-300)
• Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (41 C.F.R. 60-741)