Fire Alarm Designer

EMCOR Group; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northstar Fire Protection of Texas, Inc. is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to manage all aspects of fire alarm, VESDA, and related systems on large construction projects.

You will design and coordinate electrical fire protection solutions from concept through completion, ensuring compliance with codes and client requirements. The role requires experience with AutoCAD, BIM, Revit, and Navisworks, plus the ability to work with field Superintendents and Project Managers to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in AutoCAD, Revit, or Navisworks.
• Experience in large construction projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm, VESDA, clean agent, and control systems.
• Coordinate project status with customers and internal teams.
• Develop design schedules to meet milestones.
• Assist with BOM and scheduling as needed.
• Collaborate with field Superintendents and Project Managers.

Skills

Fire alarm design

Electrical engineering background

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

BIM

Job description

About Us

We are a nationally recognized fire protection company that engineers, fabricates, and installs fire sprinkler systems and alarms for structures including commercial buildings, government buildings, healthcare facilities, high-rise condominiums, and mixed-use projects.

Job Summary

Northstar is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer. In this position you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the work assigned to include fire alarm, VESDA, and special hazard systems and components.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for design of fire alarm, VESDA, clean agent, and control systems.

• Responsible for assisting in all communication regarding the project status with both customer base as well as the internal communications.

• Assist in design schedules to meet the required schedule work in progress meetings and milestones.

• Assist with design, bill of materials, and scheduling as needed.

• Work with field Superintendents and Project Managers for project needs and progress.

• Operate AutoCAD, BIM, Revit, and Navisworks.

• Complete fire protection 2D designs as needed.

• Other duties assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience required.

• Experience in AutoCAD, Revit, or Navisworks.

• Experience in large construction projects preferred.

• Experience in mechanical, electrical, or fire protection design preferred.

• Experience in high paced, large construction projects preferred.

• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Job Locations

US-TX-San Antonio | US-TX-Austin | US-TX-Lewisville | US-TX-Houston

ID

2026-52069

Company

Northstar Fire Protection of Texas, Inc.

Category

Engineering

Position Type

Full-Time

Location Type

Onsite

Posted Date

2 weeks ago (8/26/2026 8:01 AM)