Fire Alarm Designer

Pye-Barker, formerly Acadiana Security Plus; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to contribute to designing customized fire alarm systems that protect clients and facilities. You will assess sites, read codes, and draft plans with AutoCAD to ensure code-compliant installations.

The role requires at least 1 year of fire alarm design experience, familiarity with Notifier, Siemens, Firelite, or Silent Knight systems, and strong communication skills. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, and NICET certification is valued.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience with fire alarm/fire suppression system design.
• NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems (Level II minimum preferred).
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys to assess fire risks and building layouts.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients to understand project requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and codes.
• Prepare shop drawings/plans using AutoCAD that meet applicable codes and manufacturer requirements.
• Develop detailed schematics and plans for fire alarm installations using CAD tools.
• Prepare submittals and material lists.
• Communicate with local officials, engineers, architects, and customers.

Skills

Fire alarm design

AutoCAD drafting

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Notifier

Siemens

Firelite

Silent Knight

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. The Fire Alarm Designer will contribute to the creation of safe and efficient fire alarm systems. The Fire Alarm Designer will utilize expertise in fire safety codes, engineering principles, and industry standards to design customized fire alarm systems tailored to our clients' needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for enhancing fire safety in various environments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducting site surveys to assess fire risks and building layouts.
• Collaboration with architects, engineers, and clients to understand project requirements
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and codes.
• Prepare shop drawings/plans using AutoCAD that meet applicable codes and manufacturer requirements.
• Utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) software to develop detailed schematics and plans for fire alarm installations.
• Prepare submittals and material lists.
• Communicate with local officials, engineers, architects, and customers.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, submittals, specifications, manufacturers manuals, and codes to produce designs and submittals to be reviewed by local officials.
• Remain updated on advancements in fire alarm technology and regulations to ensure compliance and optimal system performance.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Education/Qualification

• Must have a minimum of 1 year of experience with fire alarm/fire suppression system design
• NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems (Level II minimum preferred).
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
• Experience with Notifier, Siemens, Firelite, or Silent Knight fire alarm system design preferred.
• AutoCAD experience preferred. Other drafting programs may be considered.
• Possess professional business communications skills, both written and oral.
• Self-learner, self-motivated, dedicated, organized, and a team player.
• Must have good communication and organization skills.
• Be able to develop and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction and accomplish tasks in a timely and safe manner.

Other Duties

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Values

• Customer-Bias: We promise to make recommendations that are always in the best interest of our customers and provide service that’s responsive and dependable, every time.
• Trust: You can count on us to care for you—our customer as we care for each other.
• Respect: We have the utmost appreciation for this industry and each other and are proud to be working together to help our customers and neighbors protect what they’ve built.
• Commitment: We’re committed to quality craftmanship, quick response and taking care of our team members and our customers like family.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.

Benefits And Perks

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.