Fire Alarm CAD Designer | Code-Driven AutoCAD Expert

Fortis Fire & Safety; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick time

Company Paid Holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company 0%

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Short-term/Long-term disability

Life Insurance

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Fortis Fire & Safety in Boynton Beach, FL seeks a Fire Alarm CAD Designer to design and coordinate commercial fire alarm systems for construction, retrofit, and service projects. You will leverage AutoCAD, NFPA 72, NEC, and local codes while collaborating with project teams and AHJs to ensure code-compliant designs.

The role requires site visits, strong documentation, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial fire alarm system design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72 and NEC.
• Ability to perform battery and voltage drop calculations.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design commercial fire alarm systems per specifications and codes.
• Prepare shop, permit, and as-built drawings using AutoCAD.
• Perform system design calculations including battery and voltage drop.
• Review plans and coordinate with AHJs and contractors.
• Support project teams from kickoff to completion.
• Maintain project documentation and revision logs.

Skills

AutoCAD

Fire protection design

Code compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Drafting/Engineering Tech degree

Fire protection degree

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

FireCAD

Job description

Fortis Fire & Safety in Boynton Beach, FL seeks a Fire Alarm CAD Designer to design and coordinate commercial fire alarm systems for construction, retrofit, and service projects. You will leverage AutoCAD, NFPA 72, NEC, and local codes while collaborating with project teams and AHJs to ensure code-compliant designs.

The role requires site visits, strong documentation, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality and safety.