What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Alarm Designer position at S. A. Comunale Co., Inc.?
About Us:
S.A. Comunale has been a local industry leader for end-to-end mechanical, fire protection and HVAC services for nearly 100 years.
We offer our clients significant financial strength, unmatched bonding capability, an award-winning safety program, and large-scale purchasing power.
With 12 locations and over 950 employees, including 600 skilled tradesmen throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, and West Virginia, S.A. Comunale can work in virtually every market sector and facility type.
Job Title: Fire Alarm / A&D Designer
The primary function of this role is to provide excellent service to customers alongside other Design staff members. Works within NFPA standards to create and draft sprinkler designs. This position works closely with Designers, Operations Manager, and various Project Managers. Works to achieve annual company objectives and personal performance goals.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities:
Primary duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Consistently and professionally completes all design work in a manner which displays mastery of the following:
- Ability to complete a fire alarm drawing as detailed in most current NFPA standards documentation.
- Ability to identify the building construction type as identified in most NFPA standards documentation.
- Ability to identify the type of hazard and the appropriate protection for it.
- Ability to correctly plan out and complete all needed requirements for a project within set time constraints.
- Ability to coordinate work with other trades on complex projects.
- Ability to understand and resolve coordination problems.
- Ability to effectively design a project; including cutting pipe with all appropriate fittings.
- Ability to select all required materials for installation.
- Ability to operate present version of AutoCAD and all current AutoCAD tools.
- Ability to run Navis Works and develop clash reports.
- Ability to conduct a field survey alone or with others to obtain all proper dimensions and information.
- Ability to meet industry quality standards in producing drawings, calculations, material pick offs and material submittals for a project.
- Ability to correctly complete project paperwork, such as: test papers, insurance permits, punch list.
- Ability to identify what is in contract vs. what is not in contract and alert appropriate personnel in writing.
- Ability to troubleshoot and identify potential problems before they manifest.
- Ability to understand, carry out and communicate about all project tasks.
- Communicate in face-to-face meetings with customers in a way that provides the company and the customer with accurate, thorough information about a job, and that leaves the customer with a positive impression of our company and our service.
- Must have complete knowledge of all applicable fire codes, including NFPA72.
- Must possess ability and motivation to teach Design Trainees.
- May be responsible for taking on role as project leader, and must direct other team members in completing project efficiently and accurately. As project leader, responsible for giving regular, complete, and professional status reports information to Operations Manager.
- Works with other departments to service customers.
- Works to achieve company’s annual objectives and to achieve personal performance goals.
- Operates at all times in compliance with the company’s safety practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education / Work Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- 3 years’ of fire alarm/sprinkler design experience is required.
- Engineering background is a plus.
- Mechanical aptitude is required.
- Significant experience with Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is required.
- Proficiency is AutoCAD is required.
- Proficiency in either Hydratec CAD is a plus.
- NICET certification is a plus.
Computer Skills:
- Computer Skills: Significant experience with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
We offer our employees a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package and are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Experience
Required- Experience in AutoCAD.
- 1 - 3 years: Experience in fire alarm/sprinkler design.
- NICET certification.
- Experience in Hydratec CAD.
Education
Required- High School or better
- Bachelors or better in Engineering
- Technical/other training or better
