Fire Alarm CAD Technician – AutoCAD & NFPA 72 Expert

Mountaineer Employment Solutions; Dunbar (WV); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mountaineer Employment is recruiting an AutoCAD Technician for a confidential client in Dunbar, WV. The role focuses on producing fire alarm, audio-visual, and access control drawings using AutoCAD, ensuring alignment with codes, project specs, and customer needs.

Responsibilities include creating layout drawings, device placements, and schematics, while coordinating with electrical and MEP teams to ensure accuracy and compliance. Prior experience in life safety drafting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD 2D drafting and capable of reading architectural/electrical drawings.
• Knowledge of fire alarm components and NFPA 72 requirements.
• Experience coordinating with MEP disciplines and reviewing construction docs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fire alarm layout drawings in AutoCAD from architectural and electrical plans.
• Draft fire alarm device layouts (detectors, pull stations, horns, strobes, panels).
• Develop floor plans, riser diagrams, wiring diagrams, and system schematics.
• Coordinate drawings with electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC plans.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and installation teams throughout project execution.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D drafting

Reading drawings

Fire alarm systems knowledge

NFPA 72 knowledge

Detail orientation

Education

Electrical Engineering diploma/degree

Tools

PDF markups

MS Office

Job description

Mountaineer Employment is recruiting an AutoCAD Technician for a confidential client in Dunbar, WV. The role focuses on producing fire alarm, audio-visual, and access control drawings using AutoCAD, ensuring alignment with codes, project specs, and customer needs.

Responsibilities include creating layout drawings, device placements, and schematics, while coordinating with electrical and MEP teams to ensure accuracy and compliance. Prior experience in life safety drafting is preferred.