Fire Alarm Design Project Engineer II

Pavion; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Pavion, headquartered in Chantilly, VA, is seeking a Project Engineer II to lead post-sales engineering for mid to large low-voltage projects. You will prepare design drawings, device layouts, and submittals, coordinating with PMs, field teams, and other engineers to ensure on-time, compliant delivery.

The role requires 2+ years in fire alarm or low-voltage design, proficiency with FireCAD and AutoCAD, and knowledge of NFPA 72 and building codes.

Qualifications

• 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

Low-voltage systems

NFPA 72 knowledge

Communication

Independence

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

FireCAD

AutoCAD

Job description

Pavion, headquartered in Chantilly, VA, is seeking a Project Engineer II to lead post-sales engineering for mid to large low-voltage projects. You will prepare design drawings, device layouts, and submittals, coordinating with PMs, field teams, and other engineers to ensure on-time, compliant delivery.

The role requires 2+ years in fire alarm or low-voltage design, proficiency with FireCAD and AutoCAD, and knowledge of NFPA 72 and building codes.