Fire Alarm Design Specialist

Chesapeake Sprinkler Company; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Chesapeake Fire Protection in Odenton, MD is hiring a Fire Alarm Design Engineer. This role focuses on designing fire alarm systems, preparing drawings, and coordinating with project teams in a primarily office-based setting.

The candidate should have 2–5 years of fire alarm design experience and a degree in Engineering/Drafting or equivalent experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit. Familiarity with NFPA codes and AHJ processes is required.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Drafting, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 2–5 years of fire alarm design experience.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA codes and local fire alarm requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents and specifications.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm systems per NFPA 72, NFPA 70, IBC, IFC and AHJ requirements.
• Prepare detailed drawings, layouts, riser diagrams, and device calculations.
• Select fire alarm equipment based on project scope and codes.
• Review architectural, electrical, and mechanical drawings for proper coordination.
• Prepare submittal packages, including product data and sequences of operation.
• Support permitting and AHJ approval processes.
• Maintain organized project documentation.

Skills

Fire alarm design

Reading construction drawings

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Drafting or related field

Equivalent industry experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Chesapeake Fire Protection in Odenton, MD is hiring a Fire Alarm Design Engineer. This role focuses on designing fire alarm systems, preparing drawings, and coordinating with project teams in a primarily office-based setting.

The candidate should have 2–5 years of fire alarm design experience and a degree in Engineering/Drafting or equivalent experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit. Familiarity with NFPA codes and AHJ processes is required.