Description
**Job Family:** Buildings
**Req ID:** 505433
**Position Location:** This role supports our Southeast region which includes Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia and Maryland.
Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. We are improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?
Our Smart Buildings help to create efficient, safe, adaptable, and responsible environments. Our aim isn’t just about improving buildings; it’s about creating perfect places that improve people’s lives.
**Transform** **the everyday** **with us** **!**
**Fire Alarm Systems Design Engineers** create unique design solutions to meet specific customer requirements for commercial building fire alarm systems in new and existing facilities. This team member recommendations for productivity improvements and cost reductions to increase customer satisfaction and job profitability.
As a **Fire Alarm Systems Design Engineer** , you will:
+ Design fire alarm systems for buildings, including floorplan drawings with system device locations, riser diagrams, device wiring details, panel mounting and wiring details, bills of materials, and sequences of operations to meet the intent of the project plans, specifications, and contract documents.
+ Perform peer to peer review of engineering documents.
+ Make recommendations related to productivity improvement and cost reduction to increase customer satisfaction.
+ Assist in choosing the appropriate mix of products and installation methods to provide the most cost-effective solution.
+ Provide general electrical calculations, including battery calculations, voltage drop calculations, conduit fills, power supply sizing, etc.
**You will make an impact with these qualifications:**
_Basic Qualifications:_
+ High school diploma or state-recognized GED; Candidates with at least 3 years of fire system design experience will also be considered.
+ 2+ years of experience engineering fire alarm systems
+ Must be able to demonstrate:
+ Knowledge of engineering fundamentals of fire systems or equivalent field experience with fire system controls
+ Knowledge of the following fire alarm system components: fire alarm panels, strobe booster panels, spot detectors (smoke, heat, carbon monoxide), duct-mounted smoke detectors, projected beam smoke detectors, aspirating smoke detectors (VESDA), monitor modules, relay modules (form A and form C), manual pull stations, notification devices (speaker/strobes, horn/strobes, strobes, bells), Class A/Class B/Class X circuits, state and local fire codes, and NFPA 72 national fire code
+ The ability to read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams
+ Knowledge of fire alarm system components
+ NICET II Fire Alarm Systems certification and ability and willingness to obtain NICET III.
+ 5+ years of proficiency in AutoCAD and design; proficient in Microsoft Office
+ Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship
_Preferred Qualifications:_
+ Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
+ EIT, NICET III – Fire Alarm Systems
+ 5+ years of experience engineering fire alarm systems
**Ready to create your own journey?** Join us today!
**About Siemens**
We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for
customers.
**Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce**
We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us. #LI-TAG #NOC-EREF #VeteranCareers #TransitioningServiceMember #MilitarySpouse Low voltage, Electrical wiring, fire alarms, Fire Alarm Technician, fire alarm system, Fire alarm control panel, Building safety interfaces, safety devices, nicet, nfpa, axis ax, wheelock, exceder, 4100es, truealert, safelinc, next-in protection, firelite, fire light, fire-light, silent knight, simplex, siemens, notifier, edwards, est, gamewell, mircom, fike, vigilant, siemens xls, siemens mxl
**You’ll Benefit From**
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $50,908 – $87,271 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
**Organization:** Smart Infrastructure
**Job Type:** Full-time
**Category:** Engineering
