Fire Alarm Designer

Allied Fire Protection • Austin, TX

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to join our team. This role involves coordinating onsite surveys, preparing fire alarm drawings using AutoCAD, and managing projects from inception to completion. You will also be responsible for submitting drawings, tracking review processes with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), and coordinating technical documents with other disciplines and contractors. Additionally, you will assist superintendents, field personnel, and the sales department with system configuration, take-offs, specification review, and code applications for estimating projects. Maintaining project drawing files and records, and participating in design turnover and bid review meetings are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Fire Alarm system design and Auto CAD.
• Strong knowledge of industry codes such as IFC, NFPA, IBC, and NEC.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced service/construction team environment.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Construction experience is a plus.
• APS State of TX or NICET III preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onsite surveys with operations team.
• Prepare fire alarm drawings using AutoCAD based on both site surveys and architectural prints.
• Calculate, design and coordinate a project from beginning to end.
• Submit drawings and track the review processes with multiple AHJ’s.
• Coordinate technical documents with other disciplines/contractors.
• Modify and/or create processes to ensure consistent production and document control.
• Assist superintendents and field personnel on system and code applications.
• Assist sales department with system configuration, take-offs, specification review and code applications for estimating projects.
• Maintain project drawing files and records.
• Participate in design turnover and bid review meetings.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k)
• Annual Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED