Fire Alarm Designer

Div. 137 - Odenton, MD

Summary

Responsible for designing fire alarm systems in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications; collaborates closely with project managers, estimators, engineers, and field teams to produce accurate, code-compliant fire alarm drawings and documentation for commercial, industrial, and residential projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Design fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA 72, NFPA 70 (NEC), IBC, IFC, and local AHJ requirements.
• Prepare detailed fire alarm drawings, layouts, riser diagrams, and device calculations.
• Select appropriate fire alarm equipment and devices based on project scope and code requirements.
• Review architectural, electrical, and mechanical drawings to ensure proper system coordination.
• Coordinate designs with project managers, engineers, and field personnel.
• Prepare submittal packages, including product data, battery calculations, and sequence of operations.
• Respond to plan review comments and revise drawings as required.
• Support permitting and AHJ approval processes.
• Assist with design-build and value engineering solutions when applicable.
• Maintain organized project documentation and design files.

Education and/or Experience


Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Drafting, or related field, or equivalent industry experience; 2-5 years of fire alarm design experience; strong working knowledge of NFPA codes and local fire alarm requirements; proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit (preferred); familiarity with major fire alarm manufacturers and systems; ability to read and interpret construction documents and specifications; NICET preferred.

Computer Skills


Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.

Physical Demands


Regularly required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel and reach with hands and arms, and/or climb a ladder.

Chesapeake Fire Protection (formerly Chesapeake Sprinkler Company) was originally founded in 1978 as a small family-owned business to serve the fire protection needs of the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas. You can rely on our extensive experience, knowledge of the latest technologies, and first-class fabrication facility to meet your fire protection needs.

Chesapeake Fire Protection became a Century Fire Protection Company in 2022. This allowed us to further expand our resources, capacity, and skills to serve our clients. We are headquartered in Odenton, MD with an additional branch office in Ashburn, VA.

We believe our people are our biggest asset and as such, we offer comprehensive benefits, education, and training to ensure employees succeed and grow. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Relief Fund
• Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident