Fire Alarm Designer

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