Fire Alarm Designer - CAD/AutoCAD Expert

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; 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 create safe, efficient fire alarm systems based on codes and standards. You will analyze building layouts, conduct site surveys, and develop detailed CAD plans for installations. Strong communication with clients and officials is essential.

The role emphasizes collaboration with architects and engineers, interpretation of blueprints, and staying current with industry advancements to ensure optimal system performance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems (Level II minimum) preferred.
• Experience with Notifier, Siemens, Firelite, or Silent Knight fire alarm systems.
• AutoCAD and Blue Beam experience preferred; other drafting programs may be considered.
• Professional business communications skills, both written and oral.

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 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 for review.
• Stay updated on advancements in fire alarm technology and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Self-learner

Self-motivated

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

NICET Certification (Fire Alarm Systems)

Tools

Notifier

Siemens

Firelite

Silent Knight

AutoCAD

Blue Beam

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to create safe, efficient fire alarm systems based on codes and standards. You will analyze building layouts, conduct site surveys, and develop detailed CAD plans for installations. Strong communication with clients and officials is essential.

The role emphasizes collaboration with architects and engineers, interpretation of blueprints, and staying current with industry advancements to ensure optimal system performance.