AutoDesk AutoCAD Designer

at  KOORSEN FIRE SECURITY INC

Becoming the leader in the fire and security industry takes talent—yours. We are looking for an experienced Systems Designer (AutoDesk AutoCAD Designer) in the Indianapolis, IN area to join our best-of-the-best team as we drive the industry forward and pursue excellence in everything we do. If you’re up for the challenge, we want to hear from you!
At Koorsen, we don’t provide jobs; we provide careers. A career at Koorsen includes competitive pay, a great health package, an annual bonus program, life insurance, continuous learning offerings, 401k, paid holidays, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, career growth opportunities, and much more.
Salary up to $28.00/hour, depending upon experience

Responsibilities:

• Prepare project drawings, specifications, and schematics required to support installing unique application systems, such as: Clean Agent, Inert Gas, High/Low Pressure CO2, Aerosol, and associated detection and control equipment.

• Verify project requirements and coordinate with the Project Managers and Sales to ensure project design

  is in compliance with all applicable Federal, State and local codes

• Layout system equipment for basic to advanced designs.

• Understand NFPA 12, NFPA 70, NFPA 72, NFPA 2001, NFPA 2010, IBC, IFC, OFC, IAC, and other applicable codes.
• Assist Sales with estimating project designs.
• Review existing designs for accuracy and correct design layout.
• Interact with customers, vendors and co-workers in a professional manner
• Open willingness to continual learning
• Demonstrate an understanding of and follow all safety regulations and practices
• Follow all Koorsen policies, procedures and core values
• Any other duties deemed appropriate by management

• Performing site surveys to obtain information and evaluate protected areas, and equipment for new and existing

  system designs.

Required:

• Proficiency using Autodesk in AutoCAD software
• Understanding of electronics and wiring requirements (Voltage, Amperage, Voltage Drop, etc.)
• Strong math skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong logical thinking and good analytical skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Problem-solving to be methodical, accurate, and detail-oriented in all work.
• Good time management.
• Not easily distracted and able to stay focused on tasks
• Able to meet state licensing requirements and/or vendor certifications
• Proficiency working in Microsoft Suite: Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Pass drug and background screenings

• Performing site surveys. Will include occasional traveling. It willl require long-distance walking, climbing la, ladders,

  etc.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to sit for long periods of time. This includes sitting at a computer looking at a monitor for 6-8 hours daily.

  Must be able to effectively use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photoperiods

cabinets and fax machines

• Must be able to perform repetitive motions while using a computer
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee

frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms

Hiring Process (in addition to an interview):

• New hires must complete the I-9 Verification form within 3 days of hire. This form is required by the U.S. Department of Justice and Immigration and Immigration and Naturalization Services. It is used to verify your identity and right to work in the United States. In addition, we verify employment eligibility via E-Verify.
• All Positions require background checks with criminal courts, state and county repositories of criminal records, and the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• A test for Evidence of Substance Abuse by urinalysis test is required if this application results in an offer of employment.

• Prepare project drawings, specifications, and schematics required to support installing unique application systems, such as: Clean Agent, Inert Gas, High/Low Pressure CO2, Aerosol, and associated detection and control equipment.
• Verify project requirements and coordinate with the Project Managers and Sales to ensure project desig