Fire Alarm Designer
A well-established commercial fire protection contractor is hiring a Fire Alarm Designer to create code-compliant fire alarm and life safety system designs for a strong pipeline of commercial work, including office, healthcare, education, retail, and multifamily projects. You'll work closely with project managers, estimators, and field technicians on permit-ready drawings.
What you'll do
- Design fire alarm, voice evacuation, and notification systems in AutoCAD and Revit
- Lay out initiating devices, notification appliances, control modules, and panel locations to meet NFPA 72, NEC, IBC, and local amendments
- Perform battery calculations, voltage-drop calculations, and NAC and SLC circuit loading
- Prepare and submit complete submittal packages, including drawings, calculations, and product data, to AHJs for permit
- Respond to plan review comments and coordinate with architects, engineers, and general contractors
- Develop sequence of operations, riser diagrams, and as-builts
- Support estimators and field teams with technical questions
What you'll bring
- 3+ years of fire alarm design experience in commercial construction
- NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level III preferred; Level II minimum
- Proficiency with AutoCAD; Revit experience strongly preferred
- Strong working knowledge of NFPA 72, NEC Article 760, IBC, and ADA notification requirements
- Experience with addressable systems from major manufacturers
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Field installation experience is a plus
What's offered
- Competitive base salary plus bonus potential
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Stable company with consistent backlog and growth opportunities