Fire Alarm Designer

Oliver Fire Protection & Security; Lebanon (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Profit-sharing

Job summary

Oliver Fire Protection & Security in Lebanon, NJ, seeks an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Designer to create fire alarm, mass notification, and security system designs in AutoCAD for shop and record drawings.

The role requires 2–5 years of fire alarm design experience, AutoCAD proficiency, and the ability to read blueprints. You will collaborate with customers, management, and project teams while staying current on industry standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of experience as a fire alarm designer.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.
• MS Office experience (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Ability to multitask successfully.
• Valid driver’s license and pre-employment screenings.

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm, mass notification, and security alarm systems in AutoCAD for shop and record drawings.
• Communicate with customers, the Design Manager, salespeople, and project managers for status updates.
• Perform battery and voltage drop calculations for fire alarm systems.
• Produce submittal packages with drawings, calculations, and datasheets for permits.
• Review plans, specifications, bids for technical accuracy and best practices.
• Participate in design meetings and job kick-off meetings.
• Assist entry to mid-level designers as needed.
• Stay current with materials and techniques and relevant codes.

Skills

Multitasking

Reading blueprints

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oliver Fire Protection & Security is a privately held, full-service life safety provider serving the Northeast Corridor. Founded in 1957, Oliver has distinguished itself as one of the most respected life safety providers in its territory by placing a high emphasis on delivering quality solutions while exceeding customer expectations. We help protect lives and property through industry-leading fire protection, life safety, and security solutions, and we're committed to safety, customer service, teamwork, and creating long-term career opportunities for our employees.

Position Summary

We're seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Designer to join our Lebanon, NJ Fire Alarms team. In this role, you'll produce quality life safety designs that meet or exceed customer expectations and industry standards, including fire alarm, mass notification, and security alarm system designs in AutoCAD.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design fire alarm, mass notification, and security alarm systems in AutoCAD for shop and record drawings.
• Communicate with customers, the Design Manager, salespeople, and project managers for status updates on assigned jobs.
• Perform battery and voltage drop calculations for fire alarm systems.
• Produce submittal packages including drawings, calculations, and datasheets for permits.
• Support contract sales efforts by reviewing plans, specifications, and bids for technical accuracy and best practices.
• Participate in weekly design meetings and job kick-off meetings when requested.
• Assist entry to mid-level designers when requested by the Design Manager.
• Maintain knowledge of the latest materials and techniques for design and installation, including industry organizations related to alarm system design or code requirements.
• Create and submit O&M packages, RFIs, permit drawings, documentation, and completed applications in a timely manner.
• Perform site surveys to gather pertinent information when necessary.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2–5 years of experience as a fire alarm designer.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Microsoft Office experience required, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to multitask successfully.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks.

Preferred

• NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level III or higher.
• Delaware Fire Alarm License Holder preferred.
• VESDA design capability preferred.
• Experience reviewing plans, specifications, bids, drawings, documentation, and permitting requirements preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience, education, and certifications
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• 100% company-funded profit-sharing program
• Supportive team-oriented environment

Why Oliver

We're proud of the culture we've built at Oliver. Our team is driven by safety, customer service, and a commitment to helping one another succeed. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, recognizing hard work, and building careers that last.’