Fire Alarm CAD Designer - AutoCAD & NFPA Expert

fortisfiresafety; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

PTO for life events

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Career advancement

Job summary

Fortis Fire & Safety's LifeSafety Management division in Boynton Beach, FL is seeking a detail-oriented Fire Alarm CAD Designer. The role focuses on designing and coordinating commercial fire alarm systems for construction, retrofit, and service projects, using AutoCAD and adhering to NFPA 72, NEC, IBC, IFC, and local codes.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in fire alarm design, strong AutoCAD skills, and knowledge of NFPA 72.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial fire alarm system design, drafting, or related fire protection design work.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 72 and fire alarm system design principles.

Responsibilities

• Design commercial fire alarm systems in accordance with project specifications, customer requirements, manufacturer standards, NFPA codes, and applicable local regulations.
• Prepare fire alarm shop drawings, permit drawings, as-built drawings, and submittal packages using AutoCAD and related design software.
• Review architectural, electrical, and other plans to develop coordinated fire alarm system layouts.
• Coordinate with project managers, field technicians, general contractors, electrical contractors, engineers, AHJs, and customers.

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Fortis Fire & Safety's LifeSafety Management division in Boynton Beach, FL is seeking a detail-oriented Fire Alarm CAD Designer. The role focuses on designing and coordinating commercial fire alarm systems for construction, retrofit, and service projects, using AutoCAD and adhering to NFPA 72, NEC, IBC, IFC, and local codes.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in fire alarm design, strong AutoCAD skills, and knowledge of NFPA 72.