Job Openings Fire Alarm Designer

About the job Fire Alarm Designer

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the design of commercial fire alarm construction projects.

  • Collaborate closely with Field Operations and customers to ensure project accuracy.

  • Develop detailed fire alarm plans in CAD format.

  • Manage multiple projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with project timelines and construction phases.

  • Review project scope, product specifications, and fire life safety code compliance, ensuring consistency with AHJ requirements and engineer/architect input.

  • Prepare system layouts, including floor plans, Bill of Materials (BOM), sequences of operations, riser diagrams, panel layouts, and calculations.

  • Update plans based on field changes to produce precise as-built drawings.

  • Maintain clear communication with internal teams and external customers regarding design updates, timelines, and approvals.

  • Utilize in-house printing resources to present designs professionally.

  • Assist with additional assignments as delegated by the Operations team.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

  • High school diploma.

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in fire alarm systems.

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, including working with floor plans (2D), blocks, external references, and page setups.

  • Experience with MS Office Suite (Word & Excel) and Adobe.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Problem-solving skills with a customer-focused approach.

  • Familiarity with NFPA 72 Fire Life Safety Code.

  • Ability to read and interpret architectural, mechanical, and electrical plans.

  • Strong organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Two-year technical degree in a related field.

  • 3+ years of experience in fire alarm system design.

  • Experience with AutoCAD and BlueBeam.

  • Understanding of fire alarm systems and their integration with other trades.

  • NICET or other relevant certifications in the special systems industry.

  • Professional demeanor with a positive attitude.


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