Fire Alarm Design Engineer for Smart Buildings

Siemens; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a Fire Alarm Systems Design Engineer to design and implement fire alarm systems for commercial buildings, ensuring compliance with project plans and NFPA 72. The role involves calculations, panel layouts, and collaboration to optimize cost and performance.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in fire alarm design, AutoCAD proficiency, NICET I certification with a view toward NICET II within two years, and an ability to interpret electrical diagrams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 3+ years of fire alarm design experience.
• NICET I Fire Alarm certification; willingness to obtain NICET II within 2 years.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm systems for buildings, including layouts, risers, wiring details, and BOMs.
• Perform peer reviews of engineering documents.
• Recommend productivity improvements and cost reductions.
• Assist in selecting products and installation methods for cost-effective solutions.
• Provide electrical calculations such as battery, voltage drop, conduit fills, and power sizing.

Skills

Fire alarm design

Reading electrical diagrams

NFPA 72 knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's Degree

NICET I Fire Alarm certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Siemens is seeking a Fire Alarm Systems Design Engineer to design and implement fire alarm systems for commercial buildings, ensuring compliance with project plans and NFPA 72. The role involves calculations, panel layouts, and collaboration to optimize cost and performance.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in fire alarm design, AutoCAD proficiency, NICET I certification with a view toward NICET II within two years, and an ability to interpret electrical diagrams.