Fire Alarm Systems Designer (CAD/AutoCAD)

Telgian; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Telgian is seeking a Signaling Systems Designer to analyze and understand fire alarm systems for coordination and design, revise drawings after reviews, and prepare submittal packages for AHJ review. You will design fire alarm systems in AutoCAD, review related documents, and communicate issues to Senior Designers.

Travel may be available. The role offers development opportunities within the company, with emphasis on quality control and collaboration across design teams.

Qualifications

• 3 years CAD design experience in the Architectural, Construction or MEP trade.
• Prior experience in REVIT, preferred
• NICET certification in Level I or II, preferred
• 2 years’ college or specialized training in Fire Protection or CAD Technical School; Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Engineering, or CAD, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm systems using AutoCAD within the time constraints established by the task.
• Responsible for reviewing consulting documents, fire sprinkler drawings, survey documents and applying them to the fire alarm design.
• Responsible for putting drawing submittal packages together for submittal to the AHJ.
• Making changes to the fire alarm drawings from QC/peer reviews.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CAD design experience

Education

2 years’ college or specialized training in Fire Protection or CAD Technical School

Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Engineering, or CAD

NICET certification in Level I or II

Tools

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

Telgian is seeking a Signaling Systems Designer to analyze and understand fire alarm systems for coordination and design, revise drawings after reviews, and prepare submittal packages for AHJ review. You will design fire alarm systems in AutoCAD, review related documents, and communicate issues to Senior Designers.

Travel may be available. The role offers development opportunities within the company, with emphasis on quality control and collaboration across design teams.