5+ years of fire alarm system design engineering experience.
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
NICET Fire Alarm Systems certification required.
Knowledge of Fire Alarm and Security systems, especially Honeywell products.
Experience with AutoCAD and building code standards.
Ability to meet North & South Carolina Security licensing requirements.
Experience in Healthcare and Data Center design is a plus.
Responsibilities
Create detailed fire alarm shop drawings and specifications.
Design fire alarm, security, and CCTV systems based on project specifications.
Prepare submittals and coordinate hand-offs to operations.
Conduct job site assessments for retrofit or replacement projects.
Support field installation and commissioning of systems according to specifications.
Collaborate with the pre-construction team as needed.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401k with Employer Contributions
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Long-term and Short-term Disability
Flexible Spending Plan
Health Savings Plan
Full Job Description
As a result of our phenomenal growth, MSS Fire and Security, LLC has an opening for a Fire Engineer in our Charlotte, NC office or Raleigh, NC office. If you are an experienced professional who is looking to grow your career and contribute fresh and innovative ideas to serve our customers, this is an opportunity you should explore!
Role and Responsibilities
Create fire alarm shop drawings including floor plan device layouts, equipment selections and bill of material lists, power supply voltage drop calculation, secondary battery load calculations, system narratives and specifications, system design and layout, field investigation, and construction administration.
Receive project specifications from the sales team and design associated fire alarm, security, and CCTV systems for installation.
Prepare all required submittals and schedule subsequent hand-off to operations.
May participate in initial job site walk-through for assessment of current installations considered for retrofit or replacement.
Support and assist the field installation and commissioning of security and/or fire detection and alarm systems in strict accordance with specifications and quality control.
Interfaces with the pre-construction team as required.
Follows safety rules and keeps work area in clean and orderly condition.
Other such duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Company from time to time.
Qualifications and Requirements
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Knowledge of Fire Alarm systems (Honeywell Notifier product experience a plus) and associated Building and NFPA fire Code requirements.
Knowledge of Security and CCTV Alarm systems (Honeywell product brand experience a plus) and associated Building and NFPA fire Code requirements.
The position requires experience in the preparation of contract fire alarm shop drawings and specifications, field survey skills, performing calculations, and a thorough knowledge of State and Federal fire alarm and building code standards.
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or other equivalent engineering disciplines and; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and field experience.
Five years minimum of fire alarm system design engineering experience.
Ability to satisfy North & South Carolina Security licensing requirements.
NICET Fire Alarm Systems certification
Experience in Healthcare and Data Center design a plus
Licensed Professional Engineer is not required but would be a bonus.
Physical Demands: Constant sitting, walking short distances, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching above and/or below shoulder, handling/grasping documents or office equipment, clear speaking and adequate hearing sufficient to communicate effectively and respond appropriately in-person and/or on the telephone, vision sufficient to read source materials and computer screen data, repetitive motions for computer equipment use, lift 25 lbs. occasionally, 5-10 lbs frequently to lift/carry/move objects, files and documents.
Must successfully pass a background check & drug test.
Work Environment: Work is performed in an office environment with air conditioning and bright lights.
Benefit Highlights
At MSS, we value our employees by providing a supportive culture with competitive compensation and a benefits package that continues to evolve based on our business's growth and our employees' needs. Currently, our benefits include:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
401k with Employer Contributions
PTO
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Long-term Disability
Short-term Disability
Flexible Spending Plan
Health Savings Plan
Additional Notes
If you are unable to apply electronically and require an accommodation, please contact HRAdmin@msssolutions.com.
MSS Employees, please visit the MSS Career Center or contact HR to apply.
