Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Altus Fire & Life Safety is a full-service fire and life safety services platform. We offer a complete suite of solutions, from the design, engineering, installation, and servicing of state-of-the-art fire and life safety systems to training, consulting, crisis management and business continuity services.

Star Fire, an Altus Fire & Life Safety Company, located in Queens, NY is looking for a Fire Alarm CAD Designer to join our team!

We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our team members. Responsibilities

• Utilize AutoCAD expertise to produce detailed installation diagrams for field personnel. This includes but is not limited to Fire Alarm circuit wiring diagrams.
• Create and edit additional CAD drawings as required for the ongoing installation process such as Floor Plans, Point-to-Points, Tier II, etc.
• Prepare Battery Calculations and Voltage Drop Calculations as required.
• Keep track of incoming projects and outgoing submissions. Ensure that deadlines are met.
• Quickly identify any equipment changes required to make a complete operating system.
• Develop a positive relationship with customers (both internal and external) and ensure that Fire Systems is meeting their requirements.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 2+ years of experience in fire design and AutoCad.
• Proficient with AutoCAD
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, proposals, and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of electronics.
• Strong knowledge of applicable codes including NFPA-72, NFPA-101, and the IBC with the ability to interpret code requirements for fire alarm systems.
• Technical understanding of fire alarm systems and their components with the ability to design systems based on a bill of material and floor plans.
• General administrative skills, including knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and ADOBE.
• Effective communication skills required - both written and verbal.

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