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Convergint is looking for a full-time, enthusiastic, results driven and forward-thinking Fire Alarm Project Designer to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will design, engineer and document medium, and large sized solutions with moderate to higher levels of complexity according to project requirements. As a Fire Alarm Project Designer, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows.

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Who You Are

You have a passion for providing world-class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Project Designer.

Who We Are

With 20-years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced-based systems integrator in the industry.  We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”

• Convergint's greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague-first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.
• Your design expertise may be required in support of pre-sales activities to identify, scope, and estimate cost effective solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Work with Project Management to ensure engineering deliverables accurately reflect project scope; you will guide and mentor drafters on your project team to ensure the accuracy of our engineering drawings.
• Monitor resource efforts are within the project budget and schedule.
• Work closely with Sales and Project Management to identify changes in scope that warrant customer clarification and scope management in support of the budget.

What You’ll Need

• Advanced technical skills and knowledge/expertise in AutoDesk Design Review and Bluebeam.
• Strong skills in reading and understanding construction drawings, architectural and electrical layouts and diagrams.
• Strong knowledge of electrical/electronic theory and components.
• Exceptional customer focus and ability to work under pressure; ability to maintain awareness of and seek to meet the needs and wants of the customer without being prompted.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
   

Company Benefits

Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which all individuals are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits:

• 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
• Fun & Laughter Day Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
• Life insurance & Disability Plan
• Wellness Program
• 401K Matching Plan
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
• Paid parental leave

Requirements:

Education: High School/GED or equivalent experience

Minimum Experience:

• 5-7 years experience designing enterprise-level fire alarm systems 
• Must have AutoCAD or FireCAD experience
• Must have NICET III or NICET IV

Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.

The anticipated compensation of this position is $87,000 - $115,000 annual salary. 

Please note that this job posting includes salary information for the assigned target market range within the primary geographic region the requisition is posted. If the position is posted in multiple locations or is a remote position, the salary range may vary. Individual pay rates will, of course, vary depending on the job, department, and location, as well as the individual skills, experience, certifications, specific licenses, and education of the applicant.