Fire Alarm System Lead Designer
Oliver Fire Protection & Security is a privately held, full‑service life safety provider serving the Northeast Corridor. Founded in 1957, Oliver has distinguished itself as one of the most respected life safety providers in its territory by placing a high emphasis on delivering quality solutions while exceeding customer expectations. The company helps protect lives and property through industry‑leading fire protection, life safety, and security solutions, and is committed to safety, customer service, teamwork, and creating long‑term career opportunities for employees.
Position Summary
The role is for an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Lead Designer on the Design team in Lebanon, NJ. The designer will produce high‑quality fire alarm, mass notification, and security alarm system designs that meet customer expectations, industry standards, and code requirements while supporting project teams from design through closeout.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Design fire alarm, mass notification, and security alarm systems in AutoCAD for shop and record drawings.
- Communicate with customers, the Design Manager, sales team members, and project managers to provide status updates on assigned projects.
- Perform battery and voltage drop calculations for fire alarm systems.
- Prepare submittal packages, including drawings, calculations, and datasheets for permitting.
- Support contract sales efforts by reviewing plans, specifications, and bids for technical accuracy and best practices.
- Participate in weekly design meetings and job kick‑off meetings when requested.
- Assist entry‑ to mid‑level designers when requested by the Design Manager.
- Maintain knowledge of current materials, design techniques, installation practices, and applicable alarm system code requirements.
- Prepare and submit O&M packages, RFIs, permit drawings, documentation, applications, and transmittal forms in a timely manner.
- Perform site surveys to gather project information as needed.