Fire Protection Engineering Technician / Fire Alarm Systems Designer
Job Description
Northeast Infrastructure, LLC (NEI), based in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Fire Protection Engineering Technician / Fire Alarm Systems Designer (Remote) to support our fire protection engineering team. This position will assist engineers and project managers with the development of construction documents for fire alarm system infrastructure upgrade projects, primarily at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs hospital campuses nationwide. Responsibilities include documenting existing equipment and conditions, coordinating with fire alarm vendors, assisting with the development of contract documents including drawings and specifications, supporting construction inspections, assisting with shop drawing reviews and contractor RFI’s, witnessing fire alarm system testing and commissioning, and contributing practical recommendations to improve project delivery.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
· Follow written and verbal direction from engineers and project managers.
· Review specifications, engineering drawings, and related project documentation.
· Review and apply VA Fire Protection Manual, NFPA-70, NFPA-72 and NFPA 101 for new and existing fire alarm systems.
· Document existing fire alarm system infrastructure, initiation devices, notification devices, and associated electrical systems.
· Conduct field surveys and assist with general construction inspections.
· Coordinate with fire alarm vendors and project stakeholders.
· Assist with shop drawing reviews and witness fire alarm system testing.
· Provide observations and recommendations that support efficient, high-quality project delivery.
Job Requirements
Requirements and Qualifications
· High school diploma or GED required.
· AutoCAD experience is highly preferred.
· Strong math skills and computer literacy.
· Associate degree in drafting, electronics, building engineering technology, or a related technical field preferred; relevant experience may be considered in place of formal education.
· Minimum of 2 years of relevant fire alarm system design, drafting, field survey, or construction support experience preferred.
· NICET Level II or higher certification in fire alarm systems design is highly preferred; documented fire alarm system design experience may be considered in place of NICET certification.
· Familiarity with NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 101 and ICC International Building Code.
· Familiarity with conventional and addressable fire alarm systems including circuiting, power supplies, initiating devices and notification devices.
· Familiarity with In-building fire emergency voice/alarm communication systems (EVACS).
· Ability to travel occasionally to VA hospital facilities across the United States.
· Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
Preferred Fire Alarm and Emergency Communications Experience
Experience with any of the following systems is a plus:
- In-building mass notification systems (MNS).
- Wide-area outdoor mass notification systems (WMNS).
- Two-way in-building wired emergency communications systems.
- Two-way radio communication enhancement systems.
- Area-of-refuge, elevator, and stairway communications systems.
- Edwards EST3 to EST4 fire alarm system migration projects.
- Familiarity with water-based fire suppression systems including wet pipe sprinkler systems, dry pipe sprinkler systems, standpipes, and fire pumps.
Skills and Experience we Value
· Willingness to perform a variety of tasks, including basic research, data collection, inspections, and field observations.
· Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, solve problems, and offer practical solutions.
· Collaborative, team-oriented approach.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills.
· Willingness and ability to occasionally travel and work overtime as project needs require.
