Everon
Fire Designer & Estimator
Designs and estimates fire protection systems for Everon: creating AutoCAD floor plans, performing equipment takeoffs, leading post-sale system design, and supporting sales with pre-sale site visits and estimating. Centers on fire alarm and sprinkler systems using AutoCAD and sprinkler design tools (AutoSprink, SprinkCAD, HydraCAD) with knowledge of NFPA/IBC/IFC codes.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Beaverton, Oregon, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Design
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Working knowledge of low voltage communications systems
- Computer literacy including MS Word, Excel, Outlook
- Proof of ability to legally work in the United States
- Must clear a drug screening per company policy and applicable law
- Basic understanding of security concepts: intrusion systems, access control, IP video
- Basic knowledge of electronic circuits, AC/DC voltage, and relay logic
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and instructions
- Basic knowledge of current codes such as NFPA, IBC, IFC
- Basic knowledge of sprinkler system components/equipment and their listing/approval
- Ability to field survey an existing sprinkler system and document equipment and locations
- Ability to use sprinkler design software (AutoSprink, SprinkCAD, and/or HydraCAD)
- Experience coordinating project designs with other trades using native AutoCAD files
- Ability to read architectural, mechanical, and electrical blueprints; solid understanding of basic electrical and mechanical control systems
- Strong work ethic and detail oriented
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills; team player
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adjust to shifting priorities
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Nice to have
- 2-5 years of AutoCAD experience (minimum 2 years preferred)
- NICET Level I in Fire Alarm Systems or Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems
- NICET Level I in Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Layout
Full description
Company Overview
At Everon, we truly believe that our people are the difference – for our organization, the customers we serve and the communities we protect. When you’re a part of Everon, you have the opportunity to be a part of that difference every day. With more than 100 locations, a deep national presence, and a comprehensive portfolio of solutions and services, our employees are always poised for career advancement and growth.
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Essential Functions
- Work with the Sales and Technical staff to interpret project specifications and drawings, determining system layout
- Work with staff to interpret project specifications and drawings, determining system layout.
- Perform to a professional standard for accurate, neat, error free work, as determined by the department manager
- Complete requests in accordance with sound business practices and general corporate policies
- Review drawings to ensure completeness and accuracy of work performed
- Understand and utilize company-drafting procedures
- Promote a team environment, assisting other drafters, designers, engineers with their projects
- Create background floor plans in AutoCAD from scanned or hardcopy floor plans
- Perform takeoff and prepare counts of equipment and devices from floor plans
- Support local sales team with pre-sale site visits, system design and estimating
- Lead post sale system design including equipment and software choices
- Monitor, manage and improve the efficiency of support services such as efficient maintenance of project documentation to include contracts, revisions, estimates, work drawing and specifications; facilitate coordination and communication between support functions
- Promptly resolves questions and problems related to assigned areas raised by customers.
- Review plans where a design was prepared by others (i.e.: MEP or FPE firm)
- Review specifications where a design was prepared by others (i.e.: MEP or FPE firm)
- Create background floor plans in AutoCAD from scanned or hardcopy floor plans
- Perform takeoff and prepare counts of equipment and devices from floor plans
- Support sales department with pre-sale design and estimating
- Lead post sales system design including equipment choices
- Monitors and ensures the progress and completion of assigned tasks.
- Completes and submits all required task-related activities, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner.