Fire Alarm Engineer & Designer

TFP1 Inc dba Total Fire Protection Inc•Woodbury, NY

11d•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Total Fire Protection (TFP), we exist to save lives and protect what matters most. As one of the region's fastest-growing fire protection companies, we provide inspection, service, installation, engineering, and monitoring solutions across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and mission-critical environments. We are seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer / Designer to join our growing Engineering team. This role is ideal for an experienced fire alarm professional who enjoys solving technical challenges, designing code-compliant systems, collaborating with operations teams, and seeing projects come to life from concept through completion. If you have strong fire alarm design experience, a passion for life safety, and want to be part of a company that values expertise, innovation, and career growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of fire alarm design experience.
Working knowledge of: NFPA 72, National Electrical Code (NEC), International Building and Fire Codes, Fire alarm system design principles
Proficiency in AutoCAD and related design software.
Experience preparing permit and AHJ submission packages.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple departments.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems (Level II, III, or IV).
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) License.
Experience designing systems from a cross section of manufacturers such as:
Experience with Revit/BIM.
Knowledge of voice evacuation, mass notification, and integrated life safety systems.

Responsibilities

Design fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA, local codes, and compliance requirements.
Develop complete construction drawings, device layouts, riser diagrams, system calculations, battery calculations, and permit packages.
Prepare shop drawings and engineering submittals for commercial, industrial, healthcare, residential, and institutional projects.
Coordinate with Project Managers, Operations, Service, Installation Teams, Contractors, Architects, and fellow Engineers.
Conduct site surveys and evaluate existing conditions to support system design and project execution.
Respond to plan review comments and revise designs as necessary.
Assist with technical support during installation, testing, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
Review project specifications and contract documents to ensure designs meet project requirements.
Support design-build opportunities and provide technical expertise during the estimating and sales process.
Maintain accurate project documentation and meet established project schedules.