Fire Alarm Designer

Bosch Building Technologies; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401K with company match

Life/AD&D/LTD

Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Bosch Building Technologies in Irvine, CA is seeking an entry-level Fire Alarm Designer to support the design and development of commercial fire alarm and life safety systems. You will work with experienced designers, Project Managers, and field teams to prepare design drawings, system layouts, and project documentation.

Training will cover fire alarm codes, design standards, and company processes. You will learn to coordinate with teams, prepare BOMs, and maintain accurate as-built drawings

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with AutoCAD or CAD drafting on design/engineering projects.
• Proficiency creating, modifying, and maintaining technical drawings in AutoCAD.
• Ability to read architectural, electrical, and construction drawings.
• Basic computer skills: MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Willingness to learn fire alarm codes, standards, and processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist design and drafting of commercial fire alarm and life safety systems under guidance.
• Prepare and update CAD drawings: floor plans, device layouts, riser diagrams, details.
• Review drawings to support accurate fire alarm layouts.
• Prepare design packages, BOMs, and documentation.
• Learn NFPA 72, NFPA 70 (NEC), IBC, IFC and local requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Field Teams, and internal partners.
• Incorporate field changes, redlines, and revisions into designs.
• Maintain as-built drawings and project documentation.
• Support permit and AHJ submittals and responses to design comments.

Skills

AutoCAD

CAD drafting

Reading drawings

MS Office

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Education

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

Bluebeam

Revit

BIM coordination

Job description

About Us

Backed by more than a century of Bosch innovation, Bosch Building Technologies North America is driven by a simple belief: buildings should protect, inspire, and empower the people inside them. We partner with organizations to create smart, connected environments that feel safer, work smarter, and support a more sustainable future. With decades of regional experience and teams rooted in communities across North America, we bring together integrated security, fire detection, building automation, and energy solutions, all delivered by people who genuinely care. Our experts are committed to excellence, guided by digital innovation, and passionate about creating experiences that make every building feel like it's working for you.

In 2026, Robert Bosch unified its global building technology integrator operations under the name of Bosch Building Technologies. As part of this transition, Paladin Technologies and Climatec combined their branch networks, creating a product-agnostic systems integrator focus on delivering flexible, future-ready solutions, offering customers an expanded, cross-domain service portfolio working as one cohesive team to deliver greater value under a stronger Bosch identity.

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Job Description

Job Summary: The Fire Alarm Designer supports the design and development of commercial fire alarm and life safety systems. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone with drafting, AutoCAD, engineering, construction, or related technical experience who is interested in building a career in fire alarm system design.

Working with experienced designers, Project Managers, Engineers, and Field Teams, this position assists with preparing design drawings, system layouts, documentation, and project updates. Training and guidance will be provided to help develop knowledge of fire alarm systems, applicable codes, design standards, and company processes.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design and drafting of commercial fire alarm and life safety systems under the guidance of experienced team members.
• Prepare and update CAD drawings, including floor plans, device layouts, riser diagrams, details, and other project documentation.
• Review architectural, electrical, and construction drawings to support accurate fire alarm system layouts.
• Assist with preparing design packages, submittals, bills of materials (BOMs), and supporting documentation.
• Learn and apply applicable fire alarm and life safety codes, including NFPA 72, NFPA 70 (NEC), IBC, IFC, and local requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineers, Field Teams, and other internal partners to support project requirements.
• Incorporate field changes, project revisions, and redlines into design drawings.
• Assist with maintaining accurate as-built drawings and project documentation.
• Support permit and AHJ submittals, including revisions and responses to design comments.
• Learn fire alarm device placement, system layouts, basic calculations, and integration with other building systems.
• Maintain organized project files and complete assigned design tasks within established schedules.
• Communicate professionally with team members and ask questions when additional technical guidance is needed.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in using AutoCAD, CAD drafting, or supporting design/engineering projects.
• Basic proficiency with AutoCAD and the ability to create, modify, and maintain technical drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, electrical, engineering, or construction drawings.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability and willingness to learn fire alarm design standards, codes, and processes.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to stay organized, manage assigned tasks, and work on multiple projects with guidance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree, technical degree, certificate, or coursework in Drafting, CAD, Engineering Technology, Electronics, Fire Protection, Construction, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Fire CAD, CAD drafting, fire alarm design, electrical design, low-voltage systems, or a related technical field preferred.
• Previous fire alarm CAD/design experience is a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD features such as XREFs, blocks, layers, plotting, and page setups.
• Familiarity with NFPA 72, NFPA 70 (NEC), fire alarm systems, or general life safety requirements.
• Exposure to commercial construction, electrical, low-voltage, or other building systems.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam, Revit, or BIM coordination is a plus.
• Exposure to fire alarm systems from manufacturers such as Notifier, Siemens, Edwards, Simplex, Potter, or Fire-Lite is a plus.
• NICET Fire Alarm Systems certification, or interest in pursuing NICET certification, is a plus.

Physical Demands:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to effectively communicate, (iesee, hear,speakand write clearly)in order tocommunicate with colleagues and/or customers; manual dexterityrequiredfor occasional reaching, lifting of light office objects, and operating office equipment

Working Conditions:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employeeencounterswhile performing the essential functions of this job.

• The office is clean, orderly, properlylightedand ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate

Additional Information:

• Compensation: $25 - $35 per hour
• Working Hours: This position generally works Monday- Friday, overtime and on call when necessary
• Travel Requirements: Local if needed.
• Medical
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K w/ company match
• Life/AD&D/LTD
• Paid Vacation/Sick/Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

Disclaimers

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Pay Range

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