Fire Alarm Electrician – NICET III

C3M Power Systems LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Annuity Fund

Pension

Job summary

C3M Power Systems LLC is seeking a hands-on Fire Alarm Technician in the Washington, DC area to install and commission life-safety systems on transportation and industrial construction projects. You will program, configure, and troubleshoot fire alarm control panels and related devices, ensuring compliance with NFPA 72 and AHJ requirements.

The role requires 5–7 years of fire alarm experience and an apprenticeship. Some positions may prefer a current electrical license.

Qualifications

• NICET 3 or higher is required.
• 5–7 years of fire alarm experience required.
• Completion of an apprenticeship program preferred but not mandatory.
• Current electrical license preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical installations on Transportation and/or Industrial Construction projects.
• Install fire alarm devices, control panels, wiring and conduit per drawings and specifications.
• Program, configure, and troubleshoot fire alarm control panels and field devices.
• Commission life-safety systems, including device testing and NFPA 72 compliance.
• Configure and maintain fire alarm workstations, including database management and network configurations.
• Perform system acceptance testing per NFPA 72, IBC and AHJ requirements.
• Complete compliance documentation including test forms and as-built drawings.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, AHJs, and general contractors.
• Support service and troubleshooting for programming, networking, and system issues.
• Diagnose and resolve wiring issues such as ground faults, opens, and shorts.
• Maintain safety and quality standards on all installations and tasks.

Skills

NICET 3 or higher

Fire alarm experience 5-7 years

Apprenticeship completion

Electrical license (preferred)

Job description

C3M Power Systems LLC is seeking a hands-on Fire Alarm Technician in the Washington, DC area to install and commission life-safety systems on transportation and industrial construction projects. You will program, configure, and troubleshoot fire alarm control panels and related devices, ensuring compliance with NFPA 72 and AHJ requirements.

The role requires 5–7 years of fire alarm experience and an apprenticeship. Some positions may prefer a current electrical license.