Fire Alarm Designer

Allied Fire Protection; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability coverage

Life insurance

HSA

401(k)

Annual bonus

Job summary

Allied Fire Protection in Austin, TX is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer with 2–3 years in alarm design and AutoCAD expertise to join our team. You will coordinate on-site surveys, develop alarm drawings, and drive projects from concept through review with AHJs.

Ideal candidates have strong code knowledge (IFC, NFPA, IBC, NEC), good communication, and meticulous records management. The role is office-based with occasional site visits and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 2–3 years in Fire Alarm design and AutoCAD experience.
• APS State of TX or NICET III preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onsite surveys with operations team.
• Prepare fire alarm drawings using AutoCAD from surveys and prints.
• Calculate, design and coordinate a project from beginning to end.
• Submit drawings and track reviews with AHJs.
• Coordinate technical documents with other disciplines/contractors.
• Modify or create processes to ensure production and document control.
• Assist superintendents and field personnel on system and code applications.
• Assist sales with system configuration, take-offs, spec review and code applications for estimating projects.
• Maintain project drawing files and records.
• Participate in design turnover and bid review meetings.

Skills

NFPA codes knowledge

Reading drawings

Record keeping

Team collaboration

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Construction experience preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

• Coordinate onsite surveys with operations team.
• Prepare fire alarm drawings using AutoCAD based on both site surveys and architectural prints
• Calculate, design and coordinate a project from beginning to end
• Submit drawings and track the review processes with multiple AHJ’s
• Coordinate technical documents with other disciplines/contractors
• Modify and/or create processes to ensure consistent production and document control
• Assist superintendents and field personnel on system and code applications
• Assist sales department with system configuration, take-offs, specification review and code applications for estimating projects
• Maintain project drawing files and records
• Participate in design turnover and bid review meetings

FIRE ALARM DESIGNER

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Coordinate onsite surveys with operations team.
• Prepare fire alarm drawings using AutoCAD based on both site surveys and architectural prints
• Calculate, design and coordinate a project from beginning to end
• Submit drawings and track the review processes with multiple AHJ’s
• Coordinate technical documents with other disciplines/contractors
• Modify and/or create processes to ensure consistent production and document control
• Assist superintendents and field personnel on system and code applications
• Assist sales department with system configuration, take-offs, specification review and code applications for estimating projects
• Maintain project drawing files and records
• Participate in design turnover and bid review meetings

Knowledge

• High School diploma or GED is required
• Construction experience is a plus

Work Experience

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Fire Alarm system design and Auto CAD
• APS State of TX or NICET III preferred

Skills And Competencies

• Strong knowledge of industry codes such as IFC, NFPA, IBC, and NEC
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, electrical and mechanical drawings
• Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records
• Ability to work in a fast-paced service/construction team environment
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

Physical Requirements

• 90% office Setting, including sitting, some bending, some lifting, walking and viewing.
• 10% with flexibility for site visits and company events.

AFP offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package including:

• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k)
• Annual Bonus