Life Safety Systems Designer in Phoenix, AZ

Prime Partners; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Flexible Spending Account

Vacation & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Prime Partners is seeking an experienced Life Safety Systems Designer to design and manage fire alarm and life safety system plans for commercial construction projects in Phoenix, AZ. You will leverage AutoCAD to create detailed layouts, riser diagrams, and BOMs while ensuring NFPA 72 compliance.

The role demands reading and interpreting architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings, coordinating with engineers and field teams, and delivering on multiple projects within deadlines and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of life safety systems design experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for 2D drawings, floor plans, Xrefs and page setups.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72 and fire alarm codes.
• Ability to read architectural, mechanical and electrical plans.
• Experience with Word, Excel and Adobe applications.
• Strong communication, organization, time management and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm and life safety systems for commercial projects.
• Prepare CAD drawings, floor plans, riser diagrams, BOMs.
• Support two-way communication, ERCES, security, and nurse call systems.
• Review specifications and AHJ requirements.
• Ensure designs meet project specs and codes.
• Read and interpret architectural/mechanical/electrical drawings.
• Coordinate with field ops, customers, engineers and teams.
• Manage multiple projects across phases and deadlines.
• Update drawings with field changes and as-built docs.
• Prepare sequence of operations and system calculations.
• Communicate updates and approvals to stakeholders.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

NFPA 72 knowledge

Plan interpretation

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Bluebeam experience

Education

High school diploma

Technical qualification or Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Life Safety Systems Designer to design and manage fire alarm and other life safety system plans for commercial construction projects. The ideal candidate will have strong AutoCAD skills, knowledge of NFPA 72, and experience preparing detailed system layouts, riser diagrams, calculations, and bills of materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm and life safety systems for commercial construction projects.
• Prepare accurate CAD drawings, floor plans, riser diagrams, panel layouts, and bills of materials (BOM).
• Design and support two-way communication, ERCES, security, and nurse call systems.
• Review project specifications, product requirements, and applicable fire and life safety codes.
• Ensure designs meet Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements and project specifications.
• Read and interpret architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings.
• Coordinate with field operations, customers, engineers, architects, and project teams.
• Manage multiple projects across different construction phases while meeting deadlines and budgets.
• Update drawings based on field changes and prepare accurate as-built documentation.
• Prepare sequences of operations and required system calculations.
• Communicate design updates, project timelines, and approvals to internal and external stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in life safety systems design or a related field.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, including 2D floor plans, blocks, external references (Xrefs), and page setups.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72 and applicable fire alarm codes.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, mechanical, and electrical plans.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe applications.
• Strong communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical qualification in a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in life safety systems design.
• Experience with Bluebeam and AutoCAD.
• Understanding of fire alarm system integration with other building systems and trades.
• NICET certification or other relevant life safety industry certifications.
• Professional attitude and strong customer service skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance