Fire Alarm System Designer

Responsibilities

• Design commercial fire alarm systems in compliance with NFPA 72, California Fire Code, California Building Code, and applicable codes and standards
• Prepare complete fire alarm shop drawings
• Prepare battery calculations and voltage drop calculations
• Develop equipment layouts and system designs
• Review and quality check CAD drawings and work prepared by drafters
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes and company standards
• Serve as a technical resource for fire alarm design and code requirements
• Provide technical guidance to Project Managers, Estimators, Sales, and Operations
• Assist with fire alarm equipment selection and value engineering
• Coordinate with AHJs, engineers, architects, electrical contractors, and project stakeholders
• Interpret architectural, electrical, mechanical, and structural plans
• Stay current with fire alarm code updates and manufacturer changes
• Help develop and improve company design standards and best practices
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior team members

Requirements

• Extensive commercial fire alarm system design experience
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 72
• Strong knowledge of California Fire Code and California Building Code
• Experience with commercial fire alarm systems
• Experience with fire alarm manufacturers such as Notifier, Silent Knight, Gamewell FCI, Edwards, Siemens, or similar
• Strong understanding of initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, voice evacuation, and fire alarm networking
• Experience with emergency responder radio communication systems is a plus
• Ability to read architectural, electrical, mechanical, and structural drawings
• Proficiency with AutoCAD
• Experience with fire alarm design software
• Strong understanding of fire alarm calculations and system layouts
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• NICET Level IV Fire Alarm Systems certification strongly preferred

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Professional development and training
• Career growth opportunities
• Long term employment opportunity