Fire Alarm Design Lead – Data Center Projects

Equiliem; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly vehicle allowance

Monthly phone reimbursement

Company-paid certification opportunit*

Job summary

Equiliem seeks a NICET Fire Alarm Designer to develop fire alarm and life safety system designs for commercial facilities, including data centers. You will prepare drawings, calculations, and technical documentation while coordinating with customers, project managers, and installation teams.

Candidates must hold an active NICET Level III or IV certification and have CAD proficiency, NFPA 72 knowledge, and multi-project coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Active NICET Level III or IV certification in Fire Alarm Systems.
• Experience designing fire alarm and life safety systems for commercial facilities.
• Experience completing fire alarm design work for data center projects.
• Proficiency with CAD software used to prepare fire alarm drawings.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72, electrical and building codes, and local requirements.
• Experience preparing battery calculations, voltage drop calculations, device layouts, and riser diagrams.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and manufacturer documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire alarm system layouts, installation drawings, specifications, and submittal packages.
• Prepare device layouts, wiring diagrams, riser diagrams, equipment schedules, and system calculations.
• Design systems in accordance with applicable codes, project specifications, and customer requirements.
• Review architectural, electrical, and mechanical drawings to coordinate fire alarm system designs.
• Select compatible equipment and devices based on system requirements and manufacturer specifications.
• Coordinate with project managers, field teams, customers, and reviewing authorities to resolve design questions.
• Support procurement by preparing accurate equipment and material lists.
• Review drawings and technical documentation for accuracy, completeness, and installation feasibility.
• Address review comments and update designs to reflect approved changes and field conditions.
• Maintain organized design records, revisions, and final as-built documentation.
• Support multiple concurrent projects while meeting design deadlines.

Skills

Fire alarm design

Data center experience

CAD software

NFPA 72 knowledge

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Communication skills

Education

NICET Level III or IV certification

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Equiliem seeks a NICET Fire Alarm Designer to develop fire alarm and life safety system designs for commercial facilities, including data centers. You will prepare drawings, calculations, and technical documentation while coordinating with customers, project managers, and installation teams.

Candidates must hold an active NICET Level III or IV certification and have CAD proficiency, NFPA 72 knowledge, and multi-project coordination skills.