Special Hazards Designer at Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

*Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. *Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.
*Essential Duties & Responsibilities:*  
* Produce detailed design documents from project specifications, architectural drawings, and code requirements using AutoCAD and other software.
* Read, learn, interpret, and apply code requirements pertaining to job specifications.
* Work with sales, operations, and other design staff as needed to interpret project specifications.
* Conduct field/job site surveys to ensure proper design and fit.
* Design fire alarm systems, design special hazard suppression systems, and create shop drawings.
* Ensure proper approvals are obtained for design work.
* Create submittal packages and stock lists.
* Work with purchasing to order materials.
* Provide consultation for project managers regarding design changes.
* Work with manager to develop project timelines and produce designs according to schedule.
* Maintain proper project documentation including submittals and approvals.
* Produce status reports and act as a key participant in planning meetings.
* Provide timely and accurate entries into operating systems.
* Perform other duties as required and or assigned by management.
*Education/Qualification:* 
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* Applicable degree from a technical school or college is a plus.
* Proficient use of AutoCAD to autonomously design fire alarm systems.
* Minimum of 3 years of fire alarm system design experience.
* NICET II certification in Fire Alarm Systems is preferred.
* NICET certifications in Special Hazard Systems is preferred.
* Familiarity with and ability to read, interpret, and apply NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 101, and International Fire Code (IFC).
* Strong math skills.
* Commitment to continuous improvement.
* Strong organizational and time management skills with great attention to detail.
* Ability to work effectively within a team as well as independently.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

* Ability to travel occasionally.
* Ability to work overtime when necessary. 
* 5+ years of fire alarm system design and 2+ years of special hazard system design experience preferred.
* Familiarity with and ability to read, interpret, and apply NFPA 12, NFPA 2001, and/or NFPA 770 preferred.
* Proficient use of AutoCAD to autonomously design special hazard systems (CO2, Clean Agent, Water Mist) preferred.
* Proficient use of FireCAD to design fire alarm systems is preferred.
* Experience performing job-site field checks/surveys is preferred.
* Ability to utilize BIM (Building Information Modeling), 3D CAD environment is a plus.
* TWIC Card preferred.
*Other Duties:*
* Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
*Physical Requirements:*
* Ability to sit at a desk/computer station and work on a computer for long periods of time.
* Requires manual dexterity for typing and use of a mouse.
* Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
* Ability to walk and maneuver self around construction job sites and climb ladders occasionally.
* Ability to withstand occasional exposure to hot, cold, and/or inclement weather on job sites.
* Ability to wear PPE such as steel toe shoes, ear plugs, safety glass, safety harnesses, and hard hats occasionally on job sites.
* Minimal lifting, pushing, or pulling required.
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*Benefits and Perks:*

* Excellent pay

* Medical, dental, vision

* Company paid life insurance

* Company paid short term disability

* 401K with employer match

* Paid vacation and company holidays

* Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Pye Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer