Fire Alarm Design Manager

Impact Fire Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Weekly pay

Career Advancement Opportunities

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Company paid short and long‑term/dis?b

401(k) company match

Shared Ownership Program

Guidance from managers

Collaborative culture

Training opportunities with licensing

Apprenticeship programs

Opportunity to work with top talent

Job summary

Impact Fire Services in Houston, TX is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer to join our growing team. Design commercial and industrial sprinkler systems, perform field surveys, and support bidding, permitting, and construction.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, and ensure compliance with NFPA standards. Proficiency in AutoCAD, AutoSPRINK or HydraCAD is required; NICET Level II+ is preferred.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in fire sprinkler design.
• NICET Level II or higher certification preferred.
• Familiarity with NFPA standards and FM Global guidelines.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or AutoSPRINK and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Design fire sprinkler systems for commercial and industrial applications.
• Assist management with overseeing, training, and mentoring design staff.
• Provide technical support for bidding, design, permitting, and construction.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and project personnel.

Skills

Three years experience

Education

NICET Level II or higher certification

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoSPRINK

HydraCad

MS Office

Job description

Established in 2009, Impact Fire Services was the vision of a group of experienced industry professionals that wanted to build a best‑in‑class fire protection and life safety company. Through superior customer service and technical expertise, we have developed long‑standing relationships with the leading businesses in our markets. We are a full‑service fire protection company, providing installation, maintenance, inspection, monitoring, and retrofit of fire safety systems. Come join a dynamic team of fire protection professionals, many of whom carry NICET and manufacturer certifications in leading brands. Impact Fire has deep experience supporting many industries including retail, healthcare, education and restaurants. Today, we operate over 52+ district offices and employ over 2,100 employees across multiple states throughout the USA.

At Impact Fire Services you can learn a trade with multiple career paths in fire and life safety while benefiting from an employee focused company culture that allows you to gain mentorship and training provided by leading experts at one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. Whether you have transferable skills, prior industry experience, or are looking to start your journey, our apprenticeship programs will give you the support and knowledge you need to go further in your career.

Why work with us?

At Impact Fire, we are a group of hardworking, dedicated fire protection professionals committed to protecting lives and property from fire. Our cohesive team spirit and customer service‑oriented culture are expressed in all that we do. We operate with the belief that every team member plays a critical role in our success. We operate in 52+ district office locations across the United States, supporting industries ranging from retail and healthcare to education and restaurants.

Benefits of joining Impact Fire Services

When you join Impact Fire you will receive:

• Competitive compensation

• Pay is on a weekly cycle, every Friday

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Competitive benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and holidays

• Company paid short and long‑term disability

• Immediately vested in our 401(k) company match

• Full‑time employees participate in our Shared Ownership Program which offers a monetary bonus aligned to the company's long‑term success. This program fosters an ownership mindset and ensures that every employee meaningfully shares in the success they help create.

• Exceptional guidance and support from our managers

• Collaborative culture & environment

• Robust training opportunities with company reimbursement upon achieving required licensing

• Apprenticeship programs for fire sprinkler, fire alarm and inspection positions

• Opportunity to work alongside some of the best talent in the fire protection industry

To be considered, applicant must be experienced in the design of automatic fire sprinkler systems to include site‑survey, field routing of piping, drafting, hydraulic calculations, AHJ submittals, and material listing. Applicant must be proficient with AutoCad, HydraCad, or AutoSprink programs.

Job Responsibilities

• Design fire sprinkler systems for commercial and industrial applications.

• Assist management with oversight, training, and mentoring of design staff.

• Provide technical assistance for multiple projects during bidding, design, permitting, and construction.

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and project personnel.

Job Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in fire sprinkler design

• NICET Level II or higher certification

• Must be familiar with NFPA standards and FM Global guidelines.

• Technical understanding of fire sprinkler design including wet, dry, pre‑action, and deluge systems

• Proficiency in AutoCAD or AutoSPRINK and MS Office programs

• Texas RME‑G license a plus

Successful completion of a drug test and pre‑employment background screening is required. MVR checks are required for all driving positions.

We look forward to talking with you about career opportunities with Impact Fire Services.

Employment with an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veterans.

Job Details

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