CAD Designer / Application Engineer

Specialized Fire & Security, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

15 days PTO to start

10 company holidays

Job summary

Specialized Fire & Security, Inc. in Orlando, FL is seeking an experienced fire alarm designer with Siemens equipment expertise.

Your work translates contract documents into accurate shop drawings and supporting documentation used by field crews and customers daily. Based in our Orlando office, you will plan and produce shop drawings, review specifications, and use AutoCAD automation to improve speed and consistency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of AutoCAD experience creating fire alarm or life-safety shop drawings.
• 3+ years of practical experience with fire alarm and life-safety electronics.
• Working knowledge of Siemens fire alarm equipment.
• NICET Level II or higher in Fire Alarm Systems.
• Ability to read and interpret contract drawings, specifications, codes, and equipment data and installation sheets.
• Solid understanding of electricity and electronics, including circuits, power supplies, and battery calculations.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong computer and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments independently.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Preferred: experience as a fire alarm field technician and familiarity with NFPA 72 and the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
• Preferred: experience with large-scale or networked Siemens systems and related equipment.
• Preferred: Bluebeam Revu experience for markups and submittal review.

Responsibilities

• Plan and produce shop drawings, including floorplans, riser diagrams, and control equipment and panel diagrams that align with the project scope.
• Review contract drawings, specifications, and equipment data sheets to ensure each submittal reflects what was sold and what the code requires.
• Use AutoCAD automation tools such as LISP, scripts, blocks, and templates to improve output speed and drawing consistency.
• Prepare collateral documentation for field staff, including device schedules, wiring details, sequence of operations, and installation references.
• Record labor hours by project in our accounting software.
• Participate in periodic site visits, meetings, and surveys.
• Remain available for overtime when project deadlines require it.

Skills

AutoCAD

Fire alarm systems

Siemens equipment

English communication

Electrical knowledge

Project multitasking

Reading drawings

US work authorization

Education

NICET Level II or higher in Fire Alarm Systems

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Salary: $85,000 - 125,000 per year

Requirements

• We require 3+ years of AutoCAD experience creating fire alarm or life-safety shop drawings.
• We require 3+ years of practical experience with fire alarm and other life-safety electronics.
• We require working knowledge of Siemens fire alarm equipment.
• We require NICET Level II or higher in Fire Alarm Systems.
• We require the ability to read and interpret contract drawings, specifications, codes, and equipment data and installation sheets.
• We require a solid understanding of electricity and electronics, including circuits, power supplies, and battery calculations.
• We require strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• We require strong computer and organizational skills, along with the ability to manage multiple assignments independently.
• We require legal authorization to work in the United States.
• We strongly prefer experience as a fire alarm field technician, including installation, programming, and commissioning.
• We strongly prefer familiarity with NFPA 72 and the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
• We strongly prefer experience with large-scale or networked Siemens systems and related equipment, and we will also consider candidates with competitive manufacturer knowledge and experience.
• We strongly prefer Bluebeam Revu experience for markups and submittal review.

Responsibilities

• We work with Engineering supervisors to plan and produce shop drawings, including floorplans, riser diagrams, and control equipment and panel diagrams that align with the project scope.
• We review contract drawings, specifications, and equipment data sheets to ensure each submittal reflects what was sold and what the code requires.
• We use AutoCAD automation tools such as LISP, scripts, blocks, and templates to improve output speed and drawing consistency.
• We prepare collateral documentation for field staff, including device schedules, wiring details, sequence of operations, and installation references.
• We record labor hours by project in our accounting software.
• We participate in periodic site visits, meetings, and surveys.
• We remain available for overtime when project deadlines require it.

Technologies

• Security
• UX UI Design

More

Specialized Fire & Security, Inc. is growing our Engineering group in Orlando and we are seeking an experienced fire alarm designer with Siemens equipment expertise. We translate contract documents and sales proposals into accurate shop drawings and supporting documentation used by our field crews and customers every day. This role is based in our Orlando, FL office and is part of our multi-office Engineering Team. We offer medical coverage with 82.5% of the premium paid by us, optional vision and dental coverage, 15 days of PTO to start plus 10 paid company holidays, a written Advancement Plan with defined goals and compensation adjustments from day one, and competitive pay based on experience. last updated 40 week of 2026