Fire Alarm Designer
CENTURY FIRE PROTECTION LLC•Duluth, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
Responsible for designing fire alarm systems in compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications; collaborates closely with project managers, estimators, engineers, and field teams to produce accurate, code-compliant fire alarm drawings and documentation for commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
Requirements
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Drafting, or related field, or equivalent industry experience
- 2-5 years of fire alarm design experience
- Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes and local fire alarm requirements
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit (preferred)
- Familiarity with major fire alarm manufacturers and systems
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents and specifications
- NICET preferred
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Proficiency in Revit
- NICET
Responsibilities
- Design fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA 72, NFPA 70 (NEC), IBC, IFC, and local AHJ requirements.
- Prepare detailed fire alarm drawings, layouts, riser diagrams, and device calculations.
- Select appropriate fire alarm equipment and devices based on project scope and code requirements.
- Review architectural, electrical, and mechanical drawings to ensure proper system coordination.
- Coordinate designs with project managers, engineers, and field personnel.
- Prepare submittal packages, including product data, battery calculations, and sequence of operations.
- Respond to plan review comments and revise drawings as required.
- Support permitting and AHJ approval processes.
- Assist with design-build and value engineering solutions when applicable.
- Maintain organized project documentation and design files.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-term & Long-term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(K) with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Relief Fund
- Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
