Associate Fire System Designer
Vector Security

At Vector Security We Think Big, Do the Right Thing, and Make a Difference Every Day! If this is how you like to work, we'd like to invite you to join our team as an Associate Fire System Designer!

We offer great benefits, a competitive salary, and growth opportunities. We think you'll find what you want here because what we do matters - to us, our customers, and most of all, our team members.

This role will be hybrid in our Maitland, FL office.

Summary:

As an Associate Fire System Designer, you will prepare for national account customers, submittal ready, code compliant, fire system designs under supervision for transmission to the local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ). Successful preparation ensures that the AHJ can successfully review, approve and permit those systems and builds individual skills. Provides national expertise of fire code interpretation and compliance for all states and counties, including but not limited to National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) and International Code Council (ICC) fire codes, used in the system design work and as a support group for the project teams and customers. The position is active in the fire alarm and fire suppression communities.

What You'll Do:

• Maintain Knowledge Base of Fire Alarm Industry:

  • Build current code knowledge.

  • Maintain and pursue licensing.
  • Review new industry products.
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with key individuals and organizations within the fire alarm industry.
• Perform Fire Alarm System Design and Review:
  • Fire system design will be performed using AutoCAD software, utilizing customer provided architectural drawings.
  • Design fire systems per local, national, and state codes, as found in research documents.
  • Learn and become proficient in completing battery calculations, riser diagrams, and details that pertain to each customer or type of system.
  • Work within the timelines and constraints of the project to ensure timely performance and completeness of requirements.
  • Assist with jurisdiction contact information. (Internet, phone, etc.)
  • Under supervision, assist in creating bid submittals for prospective and current customers when necessary.

What You'll Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 - Years' Experience in Designing Fire Systems:
  • Knowledge of Codes, design standards and technology, AUTOCAD experience required.
• AutoCAD:
  • Application to system design.
• Basic knowledge of NFPA (National Fire Prevention Association) Fire Codes and ICC (International Code Council); Fundamental knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems and their components:
  • System design, code compliance, plan approval, industry standing.
• NICET I Fire Alarm Systems Certification - Preferred:
  • Application to system design, code compliance, requirement for jurisdictional design certifications.
  • If no current NICET certification, this will be completed via our company program within the first year of employment.
• Proficiency in Excel and Outlook required, D365 preferred, and other specialized software:

  • D365 - project navigation, updates.

  • Excel - reporting, tracking.

  • Outlook - high volume of email traffic communicating with Account Teams, AHJs, TSPs, and customers.

What You'll Get:

In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive "Total Rewards" package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA/FSA programs
• Company paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Company paid short- and long-term disability.
• Voluntary benefit products
• 401k retirement savings plan after just 60 days
• 7 Company Holidays, plus 2 Floating holidays of your choice
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About Us:

We are the fourth largest security integrator in the country and have proudly been installing innovative security and smart automation solutions in homes and businesses for more than 50 years. Our purpose is to make our world more secure, connected, and empowered, one customer at a time.

Our Values:

• Win as a team.
• Do the right thing.
• Make a difference every day.
• Get it done!
• Think big.

If you share these ideals, we'd love to hear from you!

Vector Security is a Drug-Free Workplace

Vector Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)