Fire Alarm Designer

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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

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