NRG Fire Consulting is small but fast growing fire protection design and consulting firm. We pride ourselves on providing high quality design products and dynamic consulting services to all of our clients. We service Fortune 100 and 500 clients throughout US and Canada as well as interesting and challenging local work in the Northwest and beyond. This is a work from home position, candidate must have dedicated space to work at home that is private and uninterrupted.
The Position: Fire Alarm Designer/Consultant. Responsibilities to include:
- “Turn-key” fire alarm system design capabilities for small to large commercial projects, bid spec to permit level detail, as required by the specific project. Includes device and circuit layouts, preparation of battery and line loss calculations, fire code analysis and compliance, riser diagram, equipment cut sheet preparation, AHJ and client interactions, etc.
- Work with clients directly to provide one-on-one interaction and problem solving. Clients can include architects, contractors, owners, and AHJs.
- Understanding of local and national fire codes, standards, and fire suppression technologies, as well as the ability to discuss code application and implications with the clients.
- Preparation of technical reports including fire code analysis, fire related plan reviews, survey and recommendation reports, fire flow reports, etc.
- Ability to operate independently and make command decisions, as well as collaborate effectively within the company as well as with project related teams in order to provide helpful design and compliance input
Requirements:
- Nicet I certification minimum, Nicet II preferred. PE or EIT may also be considered on case to case basis
- Fire alarm system design software experience with FireCAD is required. AutoCAD experience preferred.
- Possess complete understand of current AutoCAD design standards and the ability to clean up CAD drawing files, understanding layer structure, FA drawing and detail set-up, and overall start to finish design capability
- Overall computer understanding including standard Microsoft Office and Excel, email, preparation of reports and spreadsheets, calendar input, etc.
- Effectively communicate with all internal and external clients and the ability to provide excellent professional relationships
- Understanding and insight relating to current NFPA code standards, International Building and Fire Codes, and local ordinances, and AHJ requirements as they impact fire and life safety
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $38.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have at least 1 years experience in the design of fire alarm systems?
Work Location: Remote