Fire Alarm Systems Design Engineer: Elevate Building Safety

MedDeviceJobs; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens is hiring Fire Alarm Systems Design Engineers to create floorplan drawings, riser diagrams, device wiring and materials lists for commercial buildings, ensuring compliance with project plans, NFPA 72 and local codes.

You will perform peer reviews, propose productivity improvements and cost reductions, help select cost-effective products and installation methods, and deliver basic electrical calculations such as battery sizing and conduit fills, supporting the Southeast region in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; candidates with 3+ years of fire system design experience will be considered.
• 2+ years of experience engineering fire alarm systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams.
• Knowledge of fire alarm system components (panels, detectors, notification devices, NFPA 72).
• NICET I Fire Alarm Systems certification and ability to obtain NICET II within 2 years.
• 2+ years of proficiency in AutoCAD and design; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm systems for buildings, including floorplan drawings, riser diagrams, device wiring details, panel mounting and wiring details, bills of materials, and sequences of operations.
• Perform peer to peer review of engineering documents.
• Make recommendations related to productivity improvement and cost reduction to increase customer satisfaction.
• Assist in choosing the appropriate mix of products and installation methods to provide the most cost-effective solution.
• Provide general electrical calculations (battery sizing, voltage drop, conduit fills, power sizing).

Skills

AutoCAD

Electrical diagrams reading

MS Office

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

NICET II or III – Fire Alarm Systems

EIT/ASHRAE/CISSP certifications (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Siemens is hiring Fire Alarm Systems Design Engineers to create floorplan drawings, riser diagrams, device wiring and materials lists for commercial buildings, ensuring compliance with project plans, NFPA 72 and local codes.

You will perform peer reviews, propose productivity improvements and cost reductions, help select cost-effective products and installation methods, and deliver basic electrical calculations such as battery sizing and conduit fills, supporting the Southeast region in a