Fire Alarm Designer, buildings (Mission Critical Facilities) - ( 24000083 )

Description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

The Designer will launch his or her career as a Designer in one of the technical teams. This role prepares project deliverables that accord with ESD’s standards and performs basic technical tasks.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Works with a team of technical staff to develop project deliverables ranging from design documents to technical reports.

• Applies design knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within own discipline.

• Coordinates tasks with other teams across the firm and outside sources.

• Assists senior project engineer with more advanced technical activities.

• Uses appropriate technology and software (i.e. CAD and Revit) to prepare project deliverables and production tasks assigned by senior project engineer or project manager.

• Perform surveys of existing buildings to document existing fire alarm system conditions.

• Assist senior project engineer in preparation of fire alarm construction documents (drawings and specifications) for issuance to contractors.

• Review fire alarm submittals (shop drawings and calculations) and respond to requests for information.

• Attend punch walks throughout construction phase to verify fire alarm system installation compliance with construction documents and applicable codes.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Experience with applicable software (i.e. CAD and Revit) within your own discipline.

• Aptitude and drive to analyze complex problems and convey solutions in a clear and concise manner.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to effectively shift attention between multiple projects.

• Experience and desire to work in an entrepreneurial and innovative environment.

• Possesses basic knowledge of engineering practices within own discipline.

• Familiarity with codes utilized for fire alarm system design (NFPA, International Building Code, Life Safety Code).

• Able to identify fire alarm system devices and components in existing buildings in order to complete building surveys and punch walks.

• Possesses basic understanding of how fire alarm systems interact with other building systems.

Education and Experience

• Accredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.

• NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Illinois-Chicago

Organization : BC-2357 Buildings-US Acquisition ESD

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jan 22, 2024, 3:18:33 PM

Req ID: 24000083

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans