Experienced Low-Voltage Fire Alarm Estimator

Arrayo; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms/Uniform Assistance

Education Assistance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

9 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

ARK Systems in Frederick, MD is seeking an experienced Electrical/Electronic Systems Low Voltage Estimator to price fire alarm systems, read plans, and prepare customer proposals.

This role requires knowledge of fire alarm codes, security/CCTV knowledge is a plus, and strong computer skills for pricing programs.

Join a team that values accuracy, safety, and customer service, with a competitive benefits package and a clear path for growth.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent with 3 years electric/electronic training.
• Prefer 2–5 years experience estimating Life Safety Systems.
• Construction accounting experience is a plus but not required.
• Installation and construction experience is a plus.
• Competent computer skills including Microsoft Office and Access.

Responsibilities

• Prices labor and materials for fire alarm systems based on design requirements, specs, drawings, and building codes.
• Take-offs from drawings to determine devices and prepare customer proposals.
• Maintain and archive proposals and bids for future actions.
• Maintain pricing programs with current pricing and new products.
• Attend site surveys with sales to determine needs for selling and installing a job.
• Fill out material requisition forms and assist the sales department on technical issues.

Skills

Fire alarm systems knowledge

Codes knowledge (local/national)

Security, card access, CCTV knowledge

Read drawings & specs

Electrical/electronic background

Installation/construction practices

Positive attitude & teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years electric/electronic training

Experience estimating Life Safety Systems (2–5 years)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Access

Pricing software/third-party tools

Job description

ARK Systems in Frederick, MD is seeking an experienced Electrical/Electronic Systems Low Voltage Estimator to price fire alarm systems, read plans, and prepare customer proposals.

This role requires knowledge of fire alarm codes, security/CCTV knowledge is a plus, and strong computer skills for pricing programs.

Join a team that values accuracy, safety, and customer service, with a competitive benefits package and a clear path for growth.