About the Position

Sound the alarm! We’re looking for a Fire Alarm Design Manager with a passion for mentoring and growing an already amazing team. This role is responsible for leading the department to success by applying industry knowledge and quality standards while coordinating customer relations and budgeting necessities. Are you ready to join the largest Gamewell FCI distributor with a full in-house programming team? Apply to Power Design today!

Position Responsibilities

• Review original layouts and drawings, check for quality assurance in designed documents, and interpret them for project requirement code compliance.
• Coordinate the best design solutions by applying industry knowledge and quality standards while considering customer needs and budgeting requirements.
• Act as the Department Manager to provide technical assistance for the Fire Alarm Design team during bidding, design, permitting, and construction.
• Provide design direction, support, and guidance to all team members.
• Communicate effectively with customers, project team members, and inspecting authorities.
• Maintain standards and processes (best practices) for fire alarm design.
• Perform rational analyses for multi-family dwellings and mediate code compliance with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Seven or more years of experience designing design-build fire alarm systems including high-density, high-rise, and smoke control.
• Fire Alarm/Professional Engineer License required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) required; Revit experience a plus.
• NICET level II and/or level III certifications are highly preferred.
• Experience with electrical equipment and installation, as well as strong electrical design fundamentals.
• Proficient knowledge of local codes and construction safety requirements (including IBC and IECC).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or construction-related field is preferred.
• Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

some of our benefits…

Power Design has national health and dental plans, and we also offer life insurance and short and long term disability plans. You’ll receive paid vacations and holidays as well as national discount programs for everything from movie tickets to flowers, rental cars, phones and vehicles! We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan as well as incentive and recognition programs. Relocation opportunities may also be available!