Fire Alarm Designer

Location: On-site – Salt Lake City, Utah

About the role

The Fire Alarm Designer is responsible for the design, layout, and coordination of fire alarm and life safety systems for a variety of commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. This role works closely with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to develop code-compliant, efficient, and constructible system designs. Primarily office-based with occasional site visits; collaboration with multidisciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm and life safety systems, including fire alarm detection and notification systems, voice evacuation systems, and mass notification systems (as applicable).
• Prepare design drawings and construction documents using Autodesk Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Perform device layout, circuiting, panel sizing, and battery calculations.
• Coordinate fire alarm systems with electrical, mechanical, architectural, and structural disciplines.
• Interpret and apply applicable codes and standards, including NFPA standards (NFPA 72, NFPA 70) and local and state building/fire codes.
• Assist with specifications, design narratives, and submittal reviews.
• Participate in project meetings and coordination efforts.
• Support construction administration, including responding to RFIs and reviewing shop drawings.
• Ensure designs meet project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Mid level experience in fire alarm design.
• Experience in the AEC consulting environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, especially NFPA 72.
• Familiarity with fire alarm system manufacturers such as Notifier, Siemens, and Simplex.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Skills

• Preferred Experience: NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems, Level II or higher preferred.
• BIM coordination and clash detection.
• Construction practices and field coordination.
• Low-voltage system integration including security and access control.
• Technical design and problem-solving mindset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Effective time management and organization.
• Attention to detail and quality.