Fire Alarm & Life Safety System Designer

Everon; Fort Worth (TX); Remote; USD 58,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Everon is seeking a System Designer II to lead the design and evaluation phase of life safety projects, serving as the technical advisor to Sales and Operations. You will translate specs into code-compliant layouts and coordinate with teams to optimize solutions.

The role requires 5–10 years in fire alarm and life safety systems, NICET II certification (III/IV preferred), and strong AutoCAD/Microsoft Office skills. Remote work options available with national scope.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years engineering fire alarm and life safety systems or related experience.
• Proficiency in fire alarm system programming, startup, checkout, and troubleshooting preferred.
• Ability to manage heavy workloads and set priorities.
• Adapt to changes in work environment and deadlines; manage competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm and life safety systems per codes and standards.
• Develop system layouts from project specs, RFPs, and plans.
• Prepare scope of work, product selection, and installation approaches.
• Create as-built documentation and redesign/estimate as needed.
• Collaborate with sales/operations to ensure accurate estimates and layouts.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Detail oriented

Education

Associates degree in Electronics or technical field

NICET II Fire Alarm Certification

NICET III/IV (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Everon is seeking a System Designer II to lead the design and evaluation phase of life safety projects, serving as the technical advisor to Sales and Operations. You will translate specs into code-compliant layouts and coordinate with teams to optimize solutions.

The role requires 5–10 years in fire alarm and life safety systems, NICET II certification (III/IV preferred), and strong AutoCAD/Microsoft Office skills. Remote work options available with national scope.