Lead Designer – Fire Alarm Systems

Oliver Fire Protection and Security is a successful, diversified, family-owned business serving the fire protection community since 1957. Oliver Fire Protection & Security has a well-distinguished history of fire protection and security in the Mid-Atlantic Region. Our core values respect our employees’ worth and contributions, emphasize teamwork, and offer opportunities for personal and professional growth.  As a Fire Alarm Designer, you are responsible to produce quality life safety designs that meet or exceed customer expectations and industry standards.

Primary Objectives of Position:

• Design of Fire Alarm/Mass Notification/Security Alarm systems in AutoCAD for shop and record drawings.
• Communicate with the customer, Design Manager, sales persons and project managers for status updates of assigned jobs.
• Perform battery and voltage drop calculations for fire alarm systems.
• Produce submittal package comprising of drawings, calculations and datasheets for permits.
• Support contract sales efforts by reviewing plans, specifications, and bids for technical accuracy and best practices.
• Participate in weekly design meetings.
• Participate in all job kick-off meetings, when requested.
• Assist entry to mid-level designers when requested by Design Manager.
• Maintain knowledge of latest materials and techniques of design and installation.
• Participate in industry organizations pertinent to the design or code requirements of alarm systems.
• Timely creation and submittal of O&M packages for completed projects.
• Timely creation and submission of RFI’s for projects assigned to you.
• Perform site surveys to gather pertinent information when necessary.

• Work with Permit Coordinator to submit drawings, documentation and competed applications for permitting to the proper municipalities and/or authorities. with the appropriate transmittal forms.

Education and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelors’ degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience as a fire alarm designer
• NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level III or higher
• Delaware Fire Alarm License Holder preferred
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD
• VESDA design capability preferred
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings
• Microsoft Office experience required(Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Excellent communication skills required
• Ability to multitask successfully
• Must have a valid driver’s license & pass pre-employment drug screening & background checks

Oliver Fire Protection offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, and Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Life, LTD, and Profit-sharing program.