Fire Alarm Designer: CAD & Codes | Growth & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Company paid life insurance

Short-term disability

401K with match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety invites applications for a Fire Alarm Designer to help create safe and compliant fire alarm systems. You will leverage fire safety codes, engineering principles, and industry standards to tailor systems to client needs.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for safety are essential. The role emphasizes collaboration with architects, engineers, and customers, and requires AutoCAD drafting and blueprints interpretation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
• NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems (Level II minimum preferred).
• Experience with Notifier, Siemens, Firelite, or Silent Knight fire alarm systems.
• 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.

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.
• Read and interpret blueprints, submittals, specifications, manufacturers manuals, and codes for design submissions.

Skills

Read blueprints

AutoCAD

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

NICET Certification (Fire Alarm)

Tools

Notifier

Siemens

FireLite

Silent Knight

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety invites applications for a Fire Alarm Designer to help create safe and compliant fire alarm systems. You will leverage fire safety codes, engineering principles, and industry standards to tailor systems to client needs.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for safety are essential. The role emphasizes collaboration with architects, engineers, and customers, and requires AutoCAD drafting and blueprints interpretation.