Hybrid Fire Alarm Designer

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About the role

  • Fire Alarm Designer in Stantec's Buildings team, enhancing life quality through design. Delivering fire alarm projects, assessing existing systems, and collaborating with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

  • Design fire alarm systems including detection, clean agent and other related systems;
  • Assess fire and life safety performance of new and existing building fire protection systems using applicable Codes and Standards;
  • Prepare technical reports;
  • Draft fire alarm systems and details using AutoCAD or, alternatively, mark up design concepts using Bluebeam Revu;
  • Ability to model fire alarm systems using AutoDesk REVIT
  • Complete design calculations as per local code and standards including but not limited to the building and fire codes, ULC, NFPA, etc.;
  • Participate in design reviews, shop drawings reviews, construction site visits and verifications for various fire protection systems;
  • Conduct site audits of fire protection systems performance, as-built conditions, and Code conformance;
  • Review contract documents, including drawings and specifications for Code conformance;
  • Participate on project teams including other fire protection personnel, contractors and other technical disciplines for successful project delivery;
  • Investigate, advise, and solve unusual design problems;
  • Conduct site visits to gather data on existing conditions and review construction;
  • Prepare reports and other technical communication;
  • Work with project teams including other staff, other technical disciplines and contractors for successful project delivery;
  • Assist in the preparation of project proposals and liaise with clients.

Requirements

  • Self-motivated, problem-solving and solution-oriented, high level of accountability.
  • Organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks on multiple projects
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Strong customer service commitment
  • Excellent communication and written skills in English
  • Professional attitude with a strong commitment to succeed
  • Ability to develop clients and grow consulting business opportunities
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and persuasively
  • Demonstrated ability to manage projects and communicate with clients, authorities and contractors
  • Diploma in fire protection engineering technology; may also consider Diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering technology with the relevant set of experience.
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant experience, consulting experience preferred; however, design experience in a Contractor/vendor environment may be considered.
  • Experience in fire alarm system design, or related systems design

Job title

Fire Alarm Designer

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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