Eng Field Tech Supp Sr

Company: Siemens Building Technologies Division: SBT - FIS Division - Fire and Safety

Req ID: 40983

Designs Life Safety Systems (fire alarm) utilizing company products to meet requirements of the local
authorities and company, UL, and NFPA Standards and Guidelines. Also designs for the incorporation of
other low voltage systems including security systems, card access systems, sound systems, nurse call,
intercom systems, CCTV/MATV systems, as authorized by the Branch Manager.

Designs fire detection and security systems and verifies documentation produced by a Drafter. Verifies
the sales estimate for equipment requirements and system design and configuration. Verifies all labor
and equipment costs associated with system projects prepared in the branch.
Ensures the implementation and utilization of the Engineering Best Practices.
Develops drawings, wiring diagrams, operating instructions, system programming, sequence of
operations and assembly or installation instruction for the installation and commissioning of systems.
Writes custom software application programming for the microprocessor-based fire, security, and other
related systems including systems such as XL3, IXL, INS, SXL, MXL, MXLV, CXL, XLS.
Ensures technical accuracy, content, assembly, and coordination of technical submittals to architects,
engineers, and authorities having jurisdiction. Maintains records relating to the design, installation,
programming, and commissioning of the systems designed.
Provides technical support to field technicians in solving technical, programming, mechanical, or other
problems relating to the commissioning of Life Safety systems.
Maintains library of technical information and other related data pertaining to all fire codes and standards,
other local codes, and all systems available to the branch.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Electronics Engineering or other related technical field.
5 years System Engineering experience with 5 years experience in the design,
installation and service of life safety systems.
Level II Fire Alarm Certification
Level III Fire Alarm Certification
- Certified
- Within 12 months
Understands process of construction projects and the requirements to document all changes or
deviations to specifications.
State or local fire alarm planner or contractor license as required by state regulations within six months of
assuming the position.
Skilled in PC applications and in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, project management, and
CAD software