Fire Alarm Senior Designer

Firetrol; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Firetrol is seeking a CAD Designer to create and lay out Fire Alarm and Access Control systems in AutoCAD according to NFPA standards and local codes. The role involves coordinating with sales, operations, and customers, building submittals, and supporting pre-construction and project management.

Candidates should have 2–5 years of experience, be proficient in AutoCAD (2019+), and capable of handling design workloads while meeting deadlines. Microsoft Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with NFPA 72 & 101 design requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2019 or newer.
• Experience layouting Fire Alarm systems.
• Notifier alarm system experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate technical concepts to sales reps, operations team, and customers.
• Design and layout of Fire Alarm systems in AutoCAD per code requirements.
• Design layout of Access Control systems in AutoCAD per code requirements.
• Build equipment submittals.
• Assist with pre-construction and job management.
• Evaluate design workloads and manage sub-contract design projects.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Code knowledge

Detail oriented

Strong analytical skills

Self-starter

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

CAD Designer Responsibilities:

• Communicate technical concepts to sales reps, operations team, and customers.
• Design and layout of Fire Alarm systems in AutoCAD per code requirements.
• The layout of Access Control systems in AutoCAD per code requirements.
• Build equipment submittals.
• Help and assist with pre-construction and job management.
• Evaluate design work loads and manage sub-contract design team projects.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

Requirements

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, skill, and ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer at least 2-5 years' experience with Fire Alarms systems layout per NFPA 72 & 101.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2019 or newer.
• Prefer at least 2-5 years' experience, Fire Alarm systems.
• Notifier alarm system experience preferred but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS - Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of required codes.
• Ability and willingness to engage with local AHJ's to discuss local code requirements.
• Self-starter without need for oversight.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong work ethic with a positive attitude.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and juggle multiple priorities with strict deadlines.
• Accepts responsibility for design.
• Ability to analyze, identify, and follow up to resolve discrepancies.

Benefits

Firetrol offers competitive wages and top-of-the-line benefits that include health, dental vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, generous paid time off practice and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting. Additionally, sponsors training and education opportunities. Finally, Firetrol offers career growth opportunities, not just a job.