Fire Alarm Designer - Industrial/Commercial/Residential

Position Overview

Continental Fire Protection is growing, and we are looking for a Mid to Senior Mechanical or Fire Alarm Designers to help lead the way. If you have 5 or more years of fire alarm  design experience or relatable mechanical design experience and are ready to put it to work on high-profile projects, this is your opportunity to shape how we design and deliver fire protection across our Fire Suppression market. You will be a technical authority on our team, setting the standard for design quality, guiding project teams from concept through installation, and mentoring the next generation of designers, all while working on a diverse portfolio of projects that challenge and reward your expertise.

For more than 50 years, Continental has delivered Fire Alarm and fire sprinkler protection for projects of every size and complexity, and we have the expertise and resources to manage every aspect of the work. We design, install, and service Fire Suppression Systems for Energy, Industrial, Educational, Healthcare, Retail, Sports Facilities/Entertainment, High-Rise Office, Manufacturing, Casino, and Residential customers. Our collaborative team of designers and project managers serves clients throughout the Central United States, offering fire suppression design and installation, 3D designs, Design/Build, alarm/detection, service, and inspection. As a Senior Designer, you will produce and review designs and 3D models, apply fluid mechanics to develop installation drawings and hydraulic calculations, visit project sites for walkdowns, and resolve installation conflicts in the field. You will also be a trusted resource for designers, project managers, and field crews.  We offer excellent benefits, a strong backlog of work, a wealth-building 401K and a great team of collaborative experts to work with! 

District Overview

Continental Fire Sprinkler Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is a turnkey fire protection contractor that has been operating since 1971. We offer comprehensive fire protection services across the United States including consultation, design, installation, maintenance, testing and inspections. With our talented team of people and extensive resources, we can successfully handle all aspects of fire protection.

Location

This position is based out of our Omaha, NE office. Travel is minimal, typically one day/overnight trip once every 4-6 months.

This is a full-time, in-office opportunity. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates! 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Design and more senior candidates would lead design of Fire Alarm systems (Conventional, Adressable, Wireless, Fire alarm panel control, initiating devices, notification devices, power supply)fire 
• Develop and review detailed shop drawings (field installation drawings and calculations), providing field engineering support and operations planning to ensure accurate, efficient installation.
• Direct the preparation of plan submittals (shop drawings) and material submittals for review by architects, engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction, and guide them through approval.
• Lead coordination of fire sprinkler alarm systems with the building structure and other MEP subcontractors, resolving conflicts early to keep projects on schedule.
• Prepare and validate project material stock lists to support accurate material procurement.
• Serve as a technical resource for field engineering troubleshooting and installation support on the jobsite.
• Mentor and train designers and perform quality-control reviews of their work to raise the technical standard across the team.
• Partner with project managers and estimators to evaluate design approaches and keep job costs for engineering, material, fabrication, and labor on target.
• Prepare "as-built" drawings for in-house archive and client files.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Fire alarm systems design, with a proven record of delivering complex projects.  Experience in Industrial, Commercial or Residential (Apartments, Mixed-Use Developments) are acceptable.  If no fire alarm, strong mechanical design of similar types of systems and willingness to learn Fire Alarm design will be considered.  
• Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred in Design, Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field. Extensive, directly relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Advanced design experience using any of the following: BIM, REVIT, AutoCAD, AutoSPRINK, HydroCAD, SprinkCAD, SolidWorks.  (Our group primarily uses AutoSprink and some REVIT).  

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