Industrial Fire Alarm & Suppression Designer

Austin Fire Systems; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Fire Systems in Texas is seeking a Fire Protection Design Engineer with hands-on experience designing industrial fire alarm and suppression systems. You'll use AutoCAD-based CAD tools and read complex construction documents to ensure code-compliant layouts.

The role requires 2+ years of design experience, familiarity with NFPA codes, and ability to coordinate with Sales, Estimation, Design and Operations, as well as AHJs and contractors to drive projects to completion.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of fire protection design experience in an industrial context.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• NICET Level II–IV certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design/layout industrial fire alarm and suppression systems using AutoCAD-based CAD packages.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specs, and contracts.
• Apply NFPA standards to designs based on building type and hazard.
• Coordinate with Sales, Estimation, Design Manager, and Operations to review scope.
• Coordinate projects to meet delivery dates.
• Communicate with AHJs, contractors, and other trades.
• Generate listing of required materials.
• Coordinate with install team for permitting and inspections.
• Attend weekly predesign and review meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Fire protection design

Reading/construction docs

NFPA standards interpretation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

NICET Level II-IV certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Austin Fire Systems in Texas is seeking a Fire Protection Design Engineer with hands-on experience designing industrial fire alarm and suppression systems. You'll use AutoCAD-based CAD tools and read complex construction documents to ensure code-compliant layouts.

The role requires 2+ years of design experience, familiarity with NFPA codes, and ability to coordinate with Sales, Estimation, Design and Operations, as well as AHJs and contractors to drive projects to completion.