Fire Sprinkler Alarm Designer Entry Level - Continental Fire Sprinkler

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Location:

Omaha, NE, US

Requisition : 177632

Job Level: Entry Level

Market: Building

Employment Type: Full Time

We are a full-service fire suppression company that designs, installs, services, and inspects fire protection and fire alarm and detection systems with the highest commitment to customer safety and satisfaction. Continental Fire Sprinkler has the expertise and resources to handle every aspect of fire alarm and detection for any size project. Our professionals are among the most qualified and capable in the industry, allowing us to offer a full spectrum of services.

With talented people and extensive resources, Continental Fire Sprinkler Company has completed a wide range of projects within 46 different states throughout the nation since 1971. Our headquarters are in Omaha, NE, with area offices in Davenport, IA;
Des Moines, IA; and Hanover, MD. We are extremely proud to be a part of the life safety industry, saving lives and property by designing, installing, and servicing fire protection systems.

We pride ourselves on developing internal talented people into the managers and leaders of the future. Our success is evidenced by the number of successful, long-term Continental employees currently on our staff. We commit extensive resources to training and developing our people through formal programs and hands-on experience. Our experienced personnel, use of innovative technology, and genuine dedication to customer service has established us as a trusted source for fire protection services.

Locations of our position needs are Omaha, NE.

• Design fire alarm and detection systems
• Detailing of shop drawings (field installation drawings and battery calculations), field engineering (on the jobsite support and review), and operation planning (field installation support)
• Compile and prepare plan submittals (shop drawings) and material submittals for review by architects, engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction
• Coordinate fire alarm and detection design with the building structure and other MEP subcontractors
• Prepare project material stock lists to be used for material procurement
• Oversee project scheduling, quantity tracking, material fabrication and procurement
• Contract administration and communication with the general contractor and authority having jurisdiction
• Prepare “as-built” drawings for in-house archive and client files
• NFPA Codes, Building Code, and Fire Code research

• Currently pursuing or a recent graduate in an Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or related degree preferred (Associates degree also considered), or 1-2 years fire alarm design experience, or 2+ years direct construction related experience
• Experience and familiarity with MS Excel and Word
• Strong experience in AutoCAD preferred
• Ability to travel to construction jobsites and other office locations as the business requires (25%-50%), exposed to wide-ranging climates and environments
• Able to learn how to read construction, engineering, architectural, and structural plans
• High level of self-discipline and ability to operate in a team environment
• Highly motivated with a passion for excellence and taking initiative
• Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time
• A passion for safety and ensuring that nobody gets hurt
• Having humility to learn from mistakes and not make the same mistakes twice
• Able to move between working with a team to working independently to meet deadlines, goals and objectives
• Organized, time and deadline conscious, and attention to detail

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Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal…