MCS of Tampa

NICET III Fire Alarm Engineer/Designer

MCS of Tampa - Tampa, FL - Full Time

MCS is hiring for a NICET III Fire Alarm Engineer / Designer in Tampa, FL. This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits.

The NICET III Fire Alarm Engineer / Designer must demonstrate a strong ability to design, engineer, and develop code compliant fire alarm and life safety systems for commercial, healthcare, educational, industrial, and mission critical facilities. The NICET III Fire Alarm Engineer / Designer will require excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with project managers, estimators, contractors, AHJs, and clients. It is important that candidates stay current with industry trends, NFPA standards, local AHJ requirements, and applicable government regulations.

Typical Duties Include:

  • Review project specifications, bid documents, architectural drawings, and contract documents to determine system requirements.
  • Design and layout fire alarm and life safety systems in accordance with NFPA 72, NFPA 101, NEC, IBC, and local AHJ requirements.
  • Prepare complete fire alarm shop drawings, riser diagrams, battery calculations, voltage drop calculations, and equipment submittals.
  • Select and specify fire alarm devices, control panels, notification appliances, network components, and ancillary equipment.
  • Develop code compliant solutions for new construction, renovations, tenant improvements, and mission critical facilities.
  • Support estimating and pre construction teams by providing conceptual designs and technical guidance.
  • Review project plans and specifications to identify design conflicts and opportunities for value engineering.
  • Coordinate permitting requirements and respond to AHJ review comments.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with all applicable codes and standards.

Required:

Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Technology, Construction Management, or related field preferred.

Certification Requirements: NICET Level III Fire Alarm Systems Certification strongly preferred. NICET Level II candidates with significant design experience will be considered.

Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum of 5 years of fire alarm system design, engineering, layout, installation, or service experience.
  • Strong experience designing and developing fire alarm system shop drawings and submittal packages.
  • Experience performing battery calculations, voltage drop calculations, and device placement layouts.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Revit, or similar design software.
  • Experience with fire alarm manufacturers including Notifier, Fire-Lite, Siemens, Edwards/EST, Gamewell-FCI, Silent Knight, and Simplex.
  • Ability to interpret architectural, electrical, and mechanical drawings and specifications.
  • Strong understanding of networked fire alarm systems, voice evacuation systems, mass notification systems, and emergency communication systems.
  • Experience supporting healthcare, education, government, industrial, or mission-critical facilities is highly preferred.

Mission Critical Solutions (MCS) is a leading-edge technology solutions provider headquartered in Tampa, Florida. MCS provides a broad range of technology products and services organized in six core lines of business – Telecommunications, Structured Cabling, Audio Visual, Security and Life Safety Systems, Electrical Distribution Systems, and Unified Communications.

Fundamental Functions

Work Environment

  • Work assignments may vary based on client requirements.
  • Work may be performed inside a large facility. An inside environment may be a cubicle (considerations: close quarters, low to moderate noise, bright or dim lighting).
  • Work may be performed in the field. Outside work may include various environmental conditions including hot, dusty, cold, wet, icy, or windy climates.

Schedule

  • Regular attendance following an established work schedule is mandatory.
  • It is important to be able to work any shift/designated hours required.
  • You may be asked to continue performance during inclement weather or other conditions when others are not permitted to work.
  • This position may require night and weekend work and could include travel to areas with varying field conditions.

Physical Requirements

  • May require climbing ladders, working at heights and in small, confined spaces such as under raised floors, inside closets, and server racks.
  • Must possess the capability to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch for extended durations. Will be required to operate in noisy environments with temperatures higher or lower than standard office conditions. Must be able to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Sitting at desk. Phone use and PC/laptop. May require lifting and carrying boxes of supplies or files. Extended periods of sitting while on PC/laptop or phone.

Equipment and Machines

  • General office equipment includes but is not limited to PCs/laptops, telephones, copiers, servers, switches, routers, and other computer equipment that supports the network environment.
  • General field equipment includes but is not limited to hand tools, power tools, ladders, aerial/motorized lifts, and test equipment.
  • This position may require the operation of motor vehicles as an essential job function. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. The ability to operate company vehicles safely and responsibly is crucial. Employees may be subject to periodic motor vehicle record checks, and any discrepancies may impact eligibility for the position. MCS of Tampa assumes no liability for accidents, incidents, or violations that may occur while employees are operating motor vehicles for non-work-related purposes. Safety is of utmost importance, and adherence to traffic laws and company policies governing the use of motor vehicles is mandatory.

Travel

  • Travel requirements will vary. Not all positions require travel.
  • A current passport is required for Overseas travel.

Other Essential Functions

  • Employment is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining required certifications or licenses through the duration of the project or contract. Failure to obtain/maintain required certifications will result in disqualification for this position and could result in termination.
  • Candidate must exhibit a professional behavior that promotes teamwork, fosters cooperation and enhances productivity in the workplace. Must be well organized with the ability to coordinate, prioritize, and execute multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Candidate must have the ability to communicate verbally and in writing to work effectively with various external customers including government, military, and contractor personnel at all levels.
  • Candidate must be able to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the company.
  • For office environments, grooming and dress are typically business casual but are dependent on the client’s standards.
  • For field environments, grooming and dress must not pose a safety hazard to yourself or employees working in the same general area. MCS of Tampa employees must adhere to OSHA Standards.
  • The position for which you are applying for may require a US government security clearance. This is to advise you, that should you be extended an offer, if you possess a dual citizenship (i.e., citizen of the US and another country), to be granted a clearance you will be required to relinquish your citizenship in the foreign country.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. To request reasonable accommodation, you may contact MCS at 813-872-0217.
  • MCS maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing including background checks.

Mission Critical Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language.

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