Fire Alarm Project Designer 3

Convergint Technologies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Company Holidays

Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually

Fun & Laughter Day Off

Life insurance & Disability Plan

Wellness Program

401K Matching Plan

Competitive salary and compensation plan

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Convergint Technologies is seeking a full-time Fire Alarm Project Designer in Chantilly, VA. This role involves designing, engineering, and documenting complex fire alarm systems while working with a dynamic team committed to growth and excellence.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience, strong technical skills, and certifications in AutoCAD or FireCAD. Convergint offers a supportive culture, competitive benefits including paid time off, 401K matching, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years experience designing enterprise-level fire alarm systems.
• Must have NICET III or NICET IV.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer and document fire alarm solutions.
• Support pre-sales activities to identify and scope solutions.
• Guide and mentor drafters on engineering drawings accuracy.
• Monitor resources within project budget and schedule.
• Manage changes in project scope.

Skills

AutoCAD or FireCAD experience

Reading construction drawings

Electrical/electronic theory knowledge

Exceptional customer focus

Verbal and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School/GED or equivalent experience

Tools

AutoDesk Design Review

Bluebeam

Job description

VA Chantilly Office
Manassas Office
3650 Concorde Pkwy
Suite 100
Chantilly, VA 20151, USA

Convergint is looking for a full‑time, enthusiastic, results‑driven and forward‑thinking Fire Alarm Project Designer to join our amazing culture. In this role, you will design, engineer and document medium, and large sized solutions with moderate to higher levels of complexity according to project requirements. As a Fire Alarm Project Designer, you are a part of a dynamic team that allows you to grow as Convergint grows.

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Who You Are

You have a passion for providing world‑class service to customers, colleagues and communities. You are a person of integrity with a commitment to growth, accountability and delivering results. You want to join an organization with a positive culture that embraces equal opportunity and allows everyone to be the best version of themselves at work and home. You want to grow with us and deliver results as an exceptional Project Designer.

Who We Are

With 20‑years of proven growth and exceptional performance, our mission is to be our customer’s best service provider. We realize the importance of diversity in achieving that goal. Our company was built upon a solid foundation of 10 Values and Beliefs which drive our unmatched culture, making us the #1 global, serviced‑based systems integrator in the industry. We take great pride in protecting the lives and assets of our customers and their communities with the solutions we provide.

What you’ll do with “Our Training and Your Experience”

• Convergint's greatest strength is our people! Every colleague is encouraged to participate in our Recruit Awesome People program, helping us grow Convergint by promoting our colleague‑first culture and referring top talent to the Talent Acquisition Team and hiring managers.
• Your design expertise may be required in support of pre‑sales activities to identify, scope, and estimate cost effective solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Work with Project Management to assure engineering deliverables accurately reflect project scope; you will guide and mentor drafters on your project team to ensure the accuracy of our engineering drawings.
• Monitor resource efforts are within the project budget and schedule.
• Work closely with Sales and Project Management to identify changes in scope that warrant customer clarification and scope management in support of the budget.

What You’ll Need

• Advanced technical skills and knowledge/expertise in AutoDesk Design Review and Bluebeam.
• Strong skills in reading and understanding construction drawings, architectural and electrical layouts and diagrams.
• Strong knowledge of electrical/electronic theory and components.
• Exceptional customer focus and ability to work under pressure; ability to maintain awareness of and seek to meet the needs and wants of the customer without being prompted.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Company Benefits

Convergint fosters a supportive, accessible, and inclusive environment in which all individuals are able to realize their maximum potential within the company. We offer a variety of programs and exceptional benefits:

• 10 Company Holidays and Paid Time Off starting at 13 days annually
• Fun & Laughter Day Off
• Life insurance & Disability Plan
• Wellness Program
• 401K Matching Plan
• Colleague Assistance Program
• Competitive salary and compensation plan
• Vehicle reimbursement plan or company vehicle
• Corporate Social Responsibility Day
• Cell phone reimbursement (if applicable)
• Paid parental leave

Requirements:

Education: High School/GED or equivalent experience

• 5-7 years experience designing enterprise‑level fire alarm systems
• Must have AutoCAD or FireCAD experience
• Must have NICET III or NICET IV

Convergint is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Visit our Convergint careers site to learn more about the company and the exciting opportunities available.

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