Fire Alarm Designer | CAD & Code-Driven Life-Safety

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; 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)

Immediate qualification for the ALL In

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to design and implement customized fire alarm systems for diverse environments. You will conduct site surveys, read blueprints, collaborate with architects and clients, and prepare shop drawings using AutoCAD, ensuring compliance with codes and manufacturer requirements.

The role requires NICET certification (Level II preferred), 1 year experience in fire alarm design, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience with fire alarm/fire suppression system design.
• NICET Certification (Level II minimum preferred).
• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with Notifier, Siemens, Firelite, or Silent Knight design preferred.
• AutoCAD experience preferred; other drafting programs may be considered.

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.

Skills

Fire alarm design

Customer communication

Analytical thinking

Education

NICET Certification Fire Alarm Systems (Level II)

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Notifier

Siemens

Firelite

Silent Knight

AutoCAD

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to design and implement customized fire alarm systems for diverse environments. You will conduct site surveys, read blueprints, collaborate with architects and clients, and prepare shop drawings using AutoCAD, ensuring compliance with codes and manufacturer requirements.

The role requires NICET certification (Level II preferred), 1 year experience in fire alarm design, and strong communication skills.