Associate Fire Alarm Designer

Power Design, Inc.; Gibsonton (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Life insurance

Disability plans

Paid vacations

Discount programs

401(k) plan

Relocation opportunities

Job summary

Power Design, Inc. seeks a Fire Alarm Systems Associate Designer to join our St. Petersburg, FL headquarters team. The role focuses on reviewing layouts, interpreting project requirements, and ensuring code compliance across bidding, design, and construction phases.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in fire alarm design, familiarity with NFPA standards, IBC/IECC codes, NICET certification, and some AutoCAD/Revit experience, along with strong communication skills in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of fire alarm system design experience.
• Experience with fire alarm equipment/installation and design fundamentals; engineering degree preferred.
• NICET certification and knowledge of high-density, high-rise, and smoke control.
• Knowledge of IBC and IECC codes.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD/Revit and MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook).
• Team player who works with customers in mind in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the best design solution by applying industry knowledge and quality standards while considering customer needs and budgeting requirements.
• Provide technical assistance for multiple projects during bidding, design, permitting, and construction.
• Provide design direction, support, and guidance to all team members.
• Communicate effectively with customers, project team members, and inspecting authorities.

Skills

Fire alarm system design

AutoCAD/Revit experience

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction-related field

NICET certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

About the Position

The Fire Alarm Systems Associate Designer is the subject matter expert for fire alarm design and installation. As the Fire Alarm Systems Associate Designer, you’ll work out of our corporate headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida, reviewing original layouts and drawings and interpreting them for the project’s requirements and code compliance.

Position Details / Responsibilities

• Coordinate the best design solution by applying industry knowledge and quality standards while considering customer needs and budgeting requirements.
• Provide technical assistance for multiple projects during bidding, design, permitting, and construction.
• Provide design direction, support, and guidance to all team members.
• Communicate effectively with customers, project team members, and inspecting authorities.

Here’s What We’re Looking For

• Three (3) or more years of experience with fire alarm system design.
• Experience with fire alarm equipment and installation, as well as some fire alarm design fundamentals; bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction-related field preferred.
• A detail-oriented, quality driven designer with a NICET certification and an understanding of fire alarm design including high-density, high-rise, and smoke control.
• Knowledge of local codes and construction safety requirements (including IBC and IECC) required.
• A quick learner interested in design fundamentals for fire alarm systems with some AutoCAD/Revit experience and Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• A team player who acts with customers in mind and thrives in a constantly changing and evolving environment.
• Demonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

some of our benefits

Power Design has national health and dental plans, and we also offer life insurance and short and long term disability plans. You’ll receive paid vacations and holidays as well as national discount programs for everything from movie tickets to flowers, rental cars, phones and vehicles! We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan as well as incentive and recognition programs. Relocation opportunities may also be available!