Fire Alarm Design Engineer | CAD/Revit Pro

Jensen Hughes; Anaheim (CA); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes is seeking a highly skilled Fire Alarm Consultant/Designer to join our team in Anaheim or Los Angeles, CA. You will design, plan, and oversee fire alarm systems for diverse projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, and a strong grasp of NFPA and local fire codes, with the ability to collaborate across stakeholders and manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Five (5)+ years of experience designing fire alarm systems.
• NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems is preferred.
• Professional licensure in Electrical or Fire Protection Engineering is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Strong understanding of NFPA codes and local fire codes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed fire alarm system designs.
• Utilize CAD and Revit to produce accurate, code-compliant drawings and submittals.
• Ensure designs meet all applicable local, state, and national fire codes.
• Perform site surveys to inspect and evaluate building features and systems.
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, design drawings and presentations.
• Stay current on relevant changes to fire protection regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, architects, contractors, and AHJs to ensure seamless integration of fire alarm systems into overall building designs.
• Review designs for accuracy, compliance, and constructability before submission.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team to meet project and business objectives.
• Assist our Business Development team in identifying, pursuing, and securing project opportunities.
• Manage technical project performance including project scheduling and resource management to meet our business objectives.
• Manage financial project performance by developing accurate project budgets while adhering to approved scopes of work.

Skills

Fire alarm design

AutoCAD

Revit

NFPA codes

Project coordination

Education

NICET Fire Alarm Certification

Electrical/Fire Protection Engineering licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Jensen Hughes is seeking a highly skilled Fire Alarm Consultant/Designer to join our team in Anaheim or Los Angeles, CA. You will design, plan, and oversee fire alarm systems for diverse projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of experience, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, and a strong grasp of NFPA and local fire codes, with the ability to collaborate across stakeholders and manage multiple priorities.