Drafter 1

Produce Low Voltage Fire Alarm System Installation drawings including floor plans, riser diagrams, systems diagrams and layouts using manual drawing techniques and PC based CAD system (AutoCAD).

Responsibilities:

• Produce commercial, industrial, and high-rise residential building Low Voltage System Installation drawings including floor plans, riser diagrams, details, and layouts using PC based CAD system (AutoCAD).
• Assembles operation and maintenance manuals and systems documentation for system owners.
• Prepares submittal packages for city or jurisdictional review and approval.
• Prepares voltage drop calculations, load calculations, battery calculations under the direction of the branch engineering staff.
• Performs other related document and drawing tasks as assigned.
• Attends and successfully complete training classes and seminars offered by the company and other agencies.
• Prepares all information on pre-installation extras or change orders to submit to customer or general/ subcontractor.
• Ensures the job folder is organized and maintained including all pertinent job related information.
• Performs technical administrative support tasks as needed.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Required education: High school diploma, state-recognized GED, or state recognized high school proficiency exam.
• Required travel: 5%
• Required experience: Two years of Drafting/CAD experience (including academic experience).
• Other requirements:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong knowledge of industry engineering fundamentals and business operations required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Fully proficient and independent design skills.
• Ability to design small jobs with deviation from standard tools, products, or practices as needed.
• Ability to work in the U.S. without a need for current or future sponsorship.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Preferred education: College or Other Technical Trade School Diploma.
• Preferred certification: NICET 1 Fire Alarm Certification