Fire Alarm & Security System Designer

Company Overview

At Everon, we truly believe that our people are the difference – for our organization, the customers we serve and the communities we protect. When you’re a part of Everon, you have the opportunity to be a part of that difference every day. With more than 100 locations, a deep national presence, and a comprehensive portfolio of solutions and services, our employees are always poised for career advancement and growth.

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• Work with the Sales and Technical staff to interpret project specifications and drawings, determining system layout.
• Perform to a professional standard for accurate, neat, error-free work, as determined by the department manager.
• Complete requests in accordance with sound business practices and general corporate policies.
• Review drawings to ensure completeness and accuracy of work performed.
• Understand and utilize company drafting procedures.
• Promote a team environment, assisting other drafters, designers, engineers with their projects.
• Create background floor plans in AutoCAD from scanned or hardcopy floor plans.
• Perform takeoff and prepare counts of equipment and devices from floor plans.
• Support local sales team with pre-sale site visits, system design and estimating.
• Lead post-sale system design including equipment and software choices.
• Monitor, manage and improve the efficiency of support services such as efficient maintenance of project documentation to include contracts, revisions, estimates, work drawings and specifications; facilitate coordination and communication between support functions.
• Promptly resolve questions and problems related to assigned areas raised by customers.
• Review plans and specifications prepared by other firms (i.e., MEP or FPE).
• Monitor and ensure the progress and completion of assigned tasks.
• Submit all required task-related activities, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.
• Complete other projects to manager and customer satisfaction as assigned.

• Have a strong work ethic and be detail oriented.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint, schematics, diagrams, instructions, etc., as presented in English.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with internal and external teams and end users in English.

• Possess a working knowledge of low voltage communications systems.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience with AutoCAD preferred.
• Must demonstrate computer literacy, including such programs as MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Must present proof of ability to legally work in the United States.
• Must be able to clear a drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
• Basic understanding of Security concepts, theories and processes, including intrusion systems, basic access control and IP video.
• Basic knowledge of electronic circuits, AC and DC voltage and basic relay logic in conjunction with a Security Design.
• Actively participate in personal and professional development and maintain knowledge of current and new technologies that the company offers.
• Have proficient knowledge in the use of AutoCAD for drafting and application of some of the systems provided by Everon.
• Have proficient knowledge of the product lines and related parts used by Everon.

• Must possess superior interpersonal skills and be a team player.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adjust to shifting priorities.
• Excellent team building, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communications, listening and presentation skills with all levels of the organization.
• Must possess good decision-making skills, be very organized and detail oriented.
• Constant use of discretion and problem analysis.
• Frequent use of judgment and independent action.
• High degree of professionalism in working with employees and customers.
• Excellent time management, planning, and forward-thinking skills.
• Be self-motivated and have a professional attitude and demeanor.
• AutoCAD experience – 2-5 years.

• Ability to read schematic and/or construction plans is preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret…