Associate Fire Protection Designer

About The Position

The Fire Alarm Systems Associate Designer is the subject matter expert for fire alarm design and installation. Working from corporate headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida, reviewing original layouts, drawings and interpreting them for project requirements and code compliance.

• Coordinate the best design solution by applying industry knowledge and quality standards while considering customer needs and budgeting requirements.
• Provide technical assistance for multiple projects 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.

• Three (3) or more years of experience with fire alarm system design.
• Experience with fire alarm equipment and installation, as well as some fire alarm design fundamentals; bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction-related field preferred.
• NICET certification and an understanding of fire alarm design including high-density, high-rise, and smoke control.
• Knowledge of local codes and construction safety requirements (including IBC and IECC) required.
• AutoCAD/Revit experience and Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Team player, quick learner, customer-focused in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate and uphold Power Design’s core values: integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

Power Design is a national Design-Build contractor focusing on electrical, mechanical, plumbing and systems technologies. Our mission is to deliver innovative construction solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration, work-life balance and continuous improvement.

Power Design is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide.