Fire Alarm Designer

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

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

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

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