Electrical Engineer II - Fire Alarm Engineer

DLB Associates; United States; Remote; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

FSA

Dental & Vision

401k with match

Paid time off

Job summary

DLB Associates is seeking an Electrical Engineer II specializing in fire alarm design for hyperscale data centers. This remote role supports the engineering and project management teams to develop construction documents, VESDA smoke detection, and project specifications.

You will collaborate with senior staff, perform intermediate fire alarm design tasks, and contribute to delivery within budgets and schedules while leveraging AI-enabled tools for efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum of three years of electrical engineering and fire alarm design experience.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72, NEC, Life Safety and Building Codes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit for drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in producing Electrical Engineering / Fire Alarm System documents.
• Assist in pre-construction activities and data collection for construction documents.
• Assist in construction activities including reviewing shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and closeout documents.
• Prepare project progress reports and maintain logs of drawings and RFIs.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and integrate new technologies.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Fire alarm design

Communication

Team collaboration

Remote work

Self-motivation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (ABET)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MS Office Suite

Job description

Position Title: Electrical Engineer II - Fire Alarm Engineer

Position Location: Remote - work virtually from anywhere in the United States

Salary

DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those ranges for well-qualified candidates.

Job Summary

This position is in DLB’s Mission Critical Department and focuses primarily on hyperscale data centers and related mission critical facilities.

The Electrical Engineer II will have the opportunity to work with and collaborate with senior design staff to advance their fire alarm system design skills. They will learn, through hands‑on application, how to design a wide variety of mission‑critical projects. This person will work as part of the Engineering Team and interact closely with the Project Management Team to produce construction documents, including air sampling smoke detection systems (VESDA), develop and edit project specifications, and assist in the construction administration process.

The Electrical Engineer II will receive general instructions on routine work, detailed instructions on new projects or assignments. May work independently, consistently exercising discretion and independent judgment on individual work, or may work under immediate supervision. May serve as trade lead on routine projects of limited scope.

The Electrical Engineer II will communicate and operate in line with organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.

Essential Functions

Assist in Production of Electrical Engineering / Fire Alarm System Documents (50%)

• Perform intermediate to advanced engineering work as directed
• Perform intermediate to advanced fire alarm design tasks under a senior engineer’s supervision
• Perform intermediate to advanced computations and analysis for fire alarm systems
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit software to prepare drawings, coordinate with other disciplines, and clearly communicate through graphics / visual aids
• Specify fire alarm system components and holistically protect mission critical facilities

Assist in Pre-Construction Activities (15%)

• Survey existing building conditions and prepare technical reports of findings
• Collect data and other information for construction documents
• Prepare project design and construction documents
• Basic editing and writing of project specifications

Assist in Construction Activities (25%)

• Work as part of the engineering team and interact closely with the project management team
• Review shop drawings and submittals
• Review and respond to RFIs
• Review and complete punch lists and project close out documents

Reporting (10%)

• Prepare project progress reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Update and maintain shop drawing and RFI log
• Manage personal hours using company tools

Technology, Digital Tools & AI-Enabled Efficiency

• Leverage AI-enabled and digital tools to enhance efficiency, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, high-quality work output.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and demonstrate a continuous learning mindset, seeking out new technologies, skills, and methods that elevate individual and team performance.
• Adapt to emerging technologies and evolving digital workflows, actively supporting the integration and adoption of innovative tools across the organization.

Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget

Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned

Position Requirements (Intermediate level for all the following)

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of electrical systems found in buildings including basic circuiting and life safety systems
• Knowledge of codes and specifications for the design of fire alarm systems including NFPA 72, National Electric Code, Life Safety and Building Codes
• Skilled at producing drawings and visual aids using AutoCAD and Revit
• Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management
• Skilled in performing code analysis including local requirements, selection of equipment, wiring, etc. to meet code requirements
• Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation.
• Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self‑motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction‑free workspace
• Ability to follow company and site safety requirements
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non‑technical information)
• Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines
• Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Physical Demands** **

The following physical demands must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is

• Frequently required to remain in a stationary position
• Frequently moving through office, facility and other environments
• On occasion the employee may move equipment weighing up to 25 pounds

Travel / Relocation Requirements

• Approximately 10%, this may include travel to any or all 50 US states
• Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, etc.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical from ABET accredited institution, with a sound knowledge of engineering fundamentals

PLUS

• Minimum of three years of electrical engineering / fire alarm design experience

Benefits

DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package; highlights include

• Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including two PPO‑style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA option)
• Flex spending accounts (FSA)
• Dental and vision plans
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and dependent children up to age 26
• 401k with company match and self‑directed brokerage account option
• PTO including additional paid time off during the last week of the year
• Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Short and long-term disability, AD&D coverage
• Professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional licensing assistance
• Paid parental leave after one year of employment

CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC residents only: In accordance with CO, CA, IL, NY, WA, and Washington DC law, the range provided is DLB’s reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may differ based on non‑discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and location.

DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.