Fire Alarm Designer

Lynk Engineers; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynk Engineers is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to lead the design, layout, and coordination of life safety systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial projects in Salt Lake City. You will work with engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver code-compliant, constructible designs.

The role requires mid-level fire alarm design experience, familiarity with NFPA 72, and proficiency in Revit or AutoCAD; Notifier/Siemens/Simplex knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field.
• Mid-level experience in fire alarm design.
• Experience in the AEC consulting environment preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of NFPA codes, especially NFPA 72.
• Familiarity with Notifier, Siemens, Simplex fire alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm and life safety systems for diverse projects.
• Create design drawings and construction documents in Revit/AutoCAD.
• Perform device layout, circuiting, panel sizing, and battery calculations.
• Coordinate fire alarm with electrical, architectural, and structural disciplines.
• Interpret NFPA and local codes; review submittals and specs.
• Support project meetings, RFIs, and shop drawing reviews.
• Ensure designs meet schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

Skills

Fire alarm design

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Location

On-site – Salt Lake City, Utah

Position Summary

The Fire Alarm Designer is responsible for the design, layout, and coordination of fire alarm and life safety systems for a variety of commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. This role works closely with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to develop code-compliant, efficient, and constructible system designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm and life safety systems, including fire alarm detection and notification systems, voice evacuation systems, and mass notification systems (as applicable).
• Prepare design drawings and construction documents using Autodesk Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Perform device layout, circuiting, panel sizing, and battery calculations.
• Coordinate fire alarm systems with electrical, mechanical, architectural, and structural disciplines.
• Interpret and apply applicable codes and standards, including NFPA standards (NFPA 72, NFPA 70) and local and state building/fire codes.
• Assist with specifications, design narratives, and submittal reviews.
• Participate in project meetings and coordination efforts.
• Support construction administration, including responding to RFIs and reviewing shop drawings.
• Ensure designs meet project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Mid level experience in fire alarm design.
• Experience in the AEC consulting environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and/or AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, especially NFPA 72.
• Familiarity with fire alarm system manufacturers such as Notifier, Siemens, and Simplex.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:
  • NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems, Level II or higher preferred.
  • BIM coordination and clash detection.
  • Construction practices and field coordination.
  • Low-voltage system integration including security and access control.

Key Competencies

• Technical design and problem-solving mindset
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Effective time management and organization
• Attention to detail and quality

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with occasional site visits.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary design teams