Fire Alarm Designer

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop fire alarm system layouts, drawings, and construction plans for commercial, residential, and multifamily projects.
• Prepare accurate fire alarm drawings using AutoCAD and other applicable design tools.
• Ensure designs comply with NFPA 72, applicable electrical codes, and local fire and building requirements.
• Perform or coordinate necessary system calculations, including low-voltage resistance calculations where applicable.
• Coordinate fire alarm designs with other building systems, including fire sprinklers, access control, security, and related low-voltage systems.
• Support the design of complex projects involving large multifamily developments, BDA systems, and two-way communication systems.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, code compliance, and constructability.
• Manage design priorities, project schedules, and timely drawing delivery.
• Mentor and support junior design team members, helping develop their technical skills and design capabilities.
• Take increasing ownership of the fire alarm design function, helping establish efficient workflows and maintain consistent design quality.
• Collaborate with project managers, field teams, and other departments to resolve design issues.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the company's fire alarm business.

Required Qualifications

• Approximately 5–6+ years of relevant fire alarm design experience, with greater experience expected for candidates pursuing a department leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of fire alarm systems, design principles, and applicable codes and standards, particularly NFPA 72.
• NICET Level II or Level III certification strongly preferred; NICET Level IV is a plus.
• Candidates without NICET certification may be considered if they demonstrate substantial equivalent expertise or relevant professional credentials.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or comparable fire alarm design and drafting tools.
• Ability to produce accurate, detailed design drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to work on-site full-time in Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Willingness to mentor junior staff and take ownership of design responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET Level III or Level IV certification.
• Previous experience leading design projects, supervising designers, or managing a fire alarm design department.
• Experience with large residential and multifamily developments.
• Familiarity with BDA systems and two-way emergency communication systems.
• Experience coordinating fire alarm systems with sprinkler, access control, security, and other low-voltage systems.
• Experience improving design workflows, drawing quality, and project delivery schedules.
• Interest in developing into a department leadership role.