Fire Alarm Designer

Insight Global; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Fire Alarm Project Designer to design, engineer, and document enterprise‑level fire alarm systems with moderate to high complexity. You will support project execution, pre‑sales efforts, and collaborate with project management, sales, and drafting teams to ensure timely, accurate, and budget‑conscious delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years designing enterprise fire alarm systems, NICET Level III/IV certification, and deep knowledge of construction drawings and

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience designing enterprise-level fire alarm systems.
• Experience with VESDA and enterprise-scale projects.
• NICET Level III or IV certification required.
• Strong interpretation of architectural/electrical drawings.
• Solid knowledge of electrical/electronic theory.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and document enterprise-level fire alarm systems.
• Support pre-sales activities by scoping and estimating solutions.
• Collaborate with project management to align deliverables with scope.
• Mentor drafters to ensure accuracy of engineering drawings.
• Monitor resources to maintain budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate with Sales and PM to manage scope changes.
• Review construction documents and electrical drawings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver customer-focused solutions.

Skills

VESDA experience

Fire alarm design

Construction drawings

Electrical theory

Mentoring/drafters

Pre-sales support

Education

NICET Level III/IV certification

Job description

Seeking a Fire Alarm Project Designer to design, engineer, and document medium to large-scale fire alarm solutions with moderate to high complexity. This individual will support project execution, pre-sales engineering efforts, and collaborate closely with project management, sales, and drafting teams to ensure projects are delivered accurately, on time, and within budget.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, engineer, and document enterprise-level fire alarm systems.
• Support pre-sales activities by identifying, scoping, and estimating cost-effective solutions.
• Work closely with Project Management to ensure engineering deliverables align with project scope.
• Guide and mentor drafters to ensure accuracy and quality of engineering drawings.
• Monitor engineering resources to maintain project budgets and schedules.
• Partner with Sales and Project Management to identify scope changes and support customer clarification efforts.
• Review and interpret construction documents, including architectural and electrical drawings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver customer-focused fire alarm solutions

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with VESDA
• 5-7 years of experience designing enterprise-level fire alarm systems.
• NICET Level III or IV certification.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, architectural plans, and electrical layouts.
• Strong knowledge of electrical/electronic theory and components.