Fire Sprinkler Designer

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Designer with 2-5 years of experience. The role involves designing and developing fire alarm systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects, ensuring compliance with NFPA, IBC, IFC, local AHJ requirements, and project specifications. This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Odenton, MD.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed fire alarm layouts, riser diagrams, device placement drawings, calculations, and submittal packages, including product data, battery calculations, and sequences of operation.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, estimators, engineers, and field personnel to ensure accurate system coordination and constructible designs.
• Review architectural, electrical, and mechanical drawings for project integration.
• Select appropriate fire alarm equipment and support permitting and AHJ approval processes.