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# Presale Engineering Support Specialist

- **Company:** Integrated Protection Services, Inc.
- **Location:** Columbus, OH, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** AutoCAD, FS Design Studio, Simplex Dental Software
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=703be4bb494379d9

## About the Role

* Prior experience in fire alarm estimating, design, or presale/technical sales support - this is the primary focus of the role.
 * Working knowledge of fire alarm code requirements (NFPA 72 and related local/state code).
 * Familiarity with major fire alarm panel platforms (e.g., Simplex, Notifier, Fire-Lite, EST).
 * Strong communication skills - this role works directly and frequently with sales staff.
 * Ability to travel regularly across all four IPS branch offices.

Preferred

 * NICET Fire Alarm Systems certification (or actively working toward it). Not required at hire if the role's scope stays on presale/support work rather than independently produced stamped drawings.
 * AutoCAD experience.
 * Experience with security systems - access control, CCTV, and intrusion (e.g., Bosch, DMP, Axis)
 * Prior experience specifically in a presale or estimating capacity, in addition to field or post-sale experience.

## Description

* Prepare bills of materials (BOMs) from take-offs and plan sets to support sales quoting.
 * Perform take-offs on bid and spec projects as requested by sales.
 * Provide the same take-off, BOM, and quoting support for security systems projects (access control, CCTV, and intrusion), as volume requires.
 * Provide fire alarm code guidance and design input to sales reps during the quoting process.
 * Support submission of fire alarm permits where needed during presale/bid stages.
 * Coordinate directly with sales reps across all branches to manage request volume and turnaround expectations.
 * During lower-demand periods, take on smaller engineering design drawings to support the broader design team.
 * Flag scope, code, or compliance concerns on bid documents before they go out to sales.
 * Estimate the design hours a project will require, to support accurate project scheduling and staffing once a bid is won.

Task Breakdown

Presale Support (primary focus)

 * Review incoming take-off/BOM requests and prioritize based on bid deadlines.
 * Assemble BOMs consistent with IPS design and formatting standards.
 * Research and confirm equipment compatibility for quoting (panels, devices, ASD, etc.).
 * Respond to sales questions on code requirements (e.g., ADA notification, FSDs, system smoke coverage) during active bids.
 * Determine estimated design hours required for the project, to inform scheduling once the bid is won.
 * Assemble take-offs and BOMs for security systems bids (access control, CCTV, intrusion) as they come in, alongside fire alarm work.
 * Track and communicate turnaround status back to requesting sales reps.
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 * Pick up smaller design drawings during slower presale periods.
 * Coordinate with the Design Engineering Manager on drawing assignments and priority.
 * Route any stamped/certified design deliverables through appropriately licensed staff for final review.
 * Cross-Functional
Participate in regular check-ins with the Design Design Support (as capacity allows)

 * Engineering Manager on workload and branch demand.
 * Provide input on recurring presale bottlenecks to help refine the role and process over time.