Fire Alarm & Security System Designer

Company Overview

At Everon, we truly believe that our people are the difference – for our organization, the customers we serve and the communities we protect. When you’re a part of Everon, you have the opportunity to be a part of that difference every day. With more than 100 locations, a deep national presence, and a comprehensive portfolio of solutions and services, our employees are always poised for career advancement and growth.

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• Work with the Sales and Technical staff to interpret project specifications and drawings, determining system layout
• Perform to a professional standard for accurate, neat, error‑free work, as determined by the department manager
• Complete requests in accordance with sound business practices and general corporate policies
• Review drawings to ensure completeness and accuracy of work performed
• Understand and utilize company drafting procedures
• Promote a team environment, assisting other drafters, designers, engineers with their projects
• Create background floor plans in AutoCAD from scanned or hardcopy floor plans
• Perform takeoff and prepare counts of equipment and devices from floor plans
• Support local sales team with pre‑sale site visits, system design and estimating
• Lead post‑sale system design including equipment and software choices
• Monitor, manage and improve the efficiency of support services such as efficient maintenance of project documentation to include contracts, revisions, estimates, work drawings and specifications; facilitate coordination and communication between support functions
• Promptly resolve questions and problems related to assigned areas raised by customers
• Review plans where a design was prepared by others (i.e., MEP or FPE firm)
• Review specifications where a design was prepared by others (i.e., MEP or FPE firm)
• Monitors and ensures the progress and completion of assigned tasks
• Completes and submits all required task‑related activities, productivity, and other documentation in a timely manner
• Completes other projects to manager and customer satisfaction, as assigned

• Have a strong work ethic and be detail oriented
• Ability to read and interpret blueprint, schematics, diagrams, instructions, etc. as presented in English
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with internal and external teams and end users in English

• Minimum of two years’ experience with AutoCAD preferred
• Must demonstrate computer literacy, including such programs as MS Word, Excel, Outlook
• Must present proof of ability to legally work in the United States
• Must be able to clear a drug screening in accordance with company policy and applicable law
• Actively participate in personal and professional development and maintain knowledge of current and new technologies that the company offers
• Have proficient knowledge in the use of AutoCAD for the purpose of drafting
• Construction industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of basic DC circuits preferred
• Knowledge of Fire Alarm Systems, Security Systems, Card Access Systems preferred

• Must possess superior interpersonal skills and be a team player
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adjust to shifting priorities
• Excellent teambuilding, customer service, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communications, listening and presentation skills with all levels of the organization
• Must possess good decision‑making skills, be very organized and detail oriented
• Constant use of discretion and problem analysis
• Frequent use of judgment and independent action
• High degree of professionalism in working with employees and customers
• Excellent time management, planning, and forward‑thinking skills
• Be self‑motivated and have a professional attitude and demeanor
• AutoCAD experience – 2‑5 years

• Ability to read schematic and/or construction plans is preferred
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
• Ability to read architectural, mechanical and electrical blueprints and have a solid understanding of basic electrical and mechanical…