Fire Alarm Design Engineer II

Pavion Corp; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Pavion Corp in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Project Engineer II to join our shared services team. You will prepare fire alarm system design drawings, layouts, and device schedules using FireCAD and AutoCAD, perform calculations, and review drawings for code compliance.

You will coordinate with project managers, field technicians, and other engineering disciplines, maintain drawing accuracy, and contribute to submittals and project documentation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or technical diploma preferred in Electrical/ Electronics or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in fire alarm systems, low-voltage systems, or fire alarm design preferred.
• Working knowledge of FireCAD and AutoCAD for preparing fire alarm layouts and shop drawings.
• Basic understanding of NFPA 72, applicable building codes, and fire alarm system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fire alarm system design drawings, shop drawings, and layouts using FireCAD and AutoCAD.
• Develop fire alarm device layouts, riser diagrams, wiring diagrams, point-to-point drawings, and equipment schedules.
• Perform fire alarm battery calculations, voltage-drop calculations, and circuit load calculations.
• Review architectural, electrical, and mechanical drawings to ensure proper fire alarm device placement and coordination.
• Ensure fire alarm designs comply with NFPA 72, applicable building codes, and local fire marshal requirements.
• Prepare material takeoffs, technical submittals, as-built drawings, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, electrical contractors, field technicians, and other engineering disciplines.
• Assist with design reviews, RFIs, drawing revisions, and resolution of technical issues.
• Maintain drawing accuracy, revision control, and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Fire alarm design

Reading drawings

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Engineering/Electronics or related field

Tools

FireCAD

AutoCAD

Job description

Pavion Corp in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Project Engineer II to join our shared services team. You will prepare fire alarm system design drawings, layouts, and device schedules using FireCAD and AutoCAD, perform calculations, and review drawings for code compliance.

You will coordinate with project managers, field technicians, and other engineering disciplines, maintain drawing accuracy, and contribute to submittals and project documentation.