Fire Alarm Design Engineer – CAD & Career Development

Pye-Barker, formerly Acadiana Security Plus; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Company vehicle (if applicable)

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Pflugerville, TX, is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to create customized fire alarm systems. You will apply fire safety codes, engineering principles, and industry standards to design solutions tailored to client needs.

You will conduct site surveys, read blueprints, prepare AutoCAD shop drawings, develop CAD schematics, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and officials to ensure compliance and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience with fire alarm/fire suppression system design.
• NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems (Level II minimum preferred).
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• AutoCAD experience preferred; other drafting programs may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Conducting site surveys to assess fire risks and building layouts.
• Collaboration with architects, engineers, and clients to understand project requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and codes.
• Prepare shop drawings/plans using AutoCAD that meet applicable codes and manufacturer requirements.
• Utilizing CAD software to develop detailed schematics and plans for fire alarm installations.
• Prepare submittals and material lists.
• Communicate with local officials, engineers, architects, and customers.
• Read and interpret blueprints, submittals, specifications, manufacturers manuals, and codes for designs and submittals.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in related field (preferred)

NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems (Level II minimum preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Notifier

Siemens

Firelite

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Pflugerville, TX, is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to create customized fire alarm systems. You will apply fire safety codes, engineering principles, and industry standards to design solutions tailored to client needs.

You will conduct site surveys, read blueprints, prepare AutoCAD shop drawings, develop CAD schematics, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and officials to ensure compliance and quality.