Fire Alarm Designer: CAD Pro with Code Expertise

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; 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 applicable)

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to craft/engineer customized fire alarm systems. You will read blueprints, prepare shop drawings with AutoCAD, and ensure designs meet codes for safe installations across diverse environments.

Ideal candidates have NICET certification, experience with Notifier, Siemens, Firelite or Silent Knight, and strong communication/organization skills. This is a hands-on role with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred.
• NICET 3 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.
• 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 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

Communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Organized

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

NICET 3 Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Notifier

Siemens

FireLite

Silent Knight

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to craft/engineer customized fire alarm systems. You will read blueprints, prepare shop drawings with AutoCAD, and ensure designs meet codes for safe installations across diverse environments.

Ideal candidates have NICET certification, experience with Notifier, Siemens, Firelite or Silent Knight, and strong communication/organization skills. This is a hands-on role with growth opportunities.