Fire Alarm & Detection Systems Designer

Atlantis Fire Protection, LLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid training

Tuition assistance

Career growth

Job summary

Keller’s onsite at Keller’s is seeking a detail-oriented Fire Protection System Designer. You will produce complete system layouts, drawings, calculations, and submittal packages for fire detection and alarm projects, collaborating with sales, project management, and field teams to ensure accuracy and buildability.

The role requires a two-year degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology (four-year degree preferred), familiarity with NFPA codes, and proficiency in AutoCAD, with at least four

Qualifications

• Two-year degree in Electrical or Electronics Technology.
• Familiarity with NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 72 (Fire Alarm), NFPA 101, and IBC.
• Working knowledge of and proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Four years of experience in the work areas described above.
• Must pass a drug test and criminal background check; security clearance may be required.

Responsibilities

• Lay out fire detection and alarm system devices, including routing of conduit and cabling.
• Tag conduits and cables and create conduit and cable schedules.
• Generate riser diagrams, one-line diagrams, and field device wiring diagrams.
• Design control panels and interface cabinets, including elevation details and wiring diagrams.
• Develop the Sequence of Operation (Input/Output Matrix) for each system.
• Perform battery and voltage drop calculations.
• Assemble complete submittal packages in electronic and hard-copy formats.
• Design special hazard fire extinguishing systems, including flow calculations.
• Design security and CCTV systems as needed.
• Assist with project management tasks and coordinate with sales, project management, and field teams to confirm scope and requirements.
• Represent Keller’s professionally and comply with policies and laws.

Skills

AutoCAD

Fire protection design

Code compliance NFPA/IBC

Background check

Education

Two-year degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology

Electrical Engineering degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Keller’s onsite at Keller’s is seeking a detail-oriented Fire Protection System Designer. You will produce complete system layouts, drawings, calculations, and submittal packages for fire detection and alarm projects, collaborating with sales, project management, and field teams to ensure accuracy and buildability.

The role requires a two-year degree in Electrical/Electronics Technology (four-year degree preferred), familiarity with NFPA codes, and proficiency in AutoCAD, with at least four