NICET III Fire Alarm Engineer/Designer

Mission Critical Solutions; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Tampa, Florida, is seeking a NICET Fire Alarm Engineer/Technician to design and troubleshoot fire alarm systems. The successful candidate will need over 5 years of experience, familiarity with fire alarm manufacturers, and NICET Level III certification. Responsibilities include overseeing junior technicians, ensuring code compliance, and managing projects. This full-time role offers benefits and the opportunity to work with complex safety systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fire alarm system layout, installation, or service.
• Advanced understanding of fire codes including NFPA 72 and NEC.
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fire alarm system shop drawings.
• Oversee installation and testing of systems.
• Verify compliance with fire codes.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation.

Skills

Fire Alarm System Layout

Troubleshooting

Code Compliance

Supervision

Documentation

Education

Active NICET Level III Certification in Fire Alarm Systems

Tools

NFPA 72

Notifier Systems

Job description

MCS is hiring for aNICETFire Alarm Engineer/TechnicianinTampa, FL. This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits.

A NICET Level III Fire Alarm Engineer/Technician is a senior-level professional responsible fordesigning, installing, inspecting, and troubleshooting complex fire alarm systems. They work independently to interpret codes (NFPA 72, NEC, IBC) and supervise Level I/II technicians. Key tasks include creating shop drawings, project management, and ensuring regulatory compliance

Key Job Responsibilities

• Design and Layout:Prepare complex fire alarm system shop drawings, including layout, device selection, and calculations.
• Supervision:Oversee installation, programming, and testing of systems, managing junior technicians.
• Code Compliance & Testing:Perform acceptance testing and verify compliance with local and national fire codes (e.g., NFPA 72).
• Technical Expertise:Troubleshoot complex system issues, including networked control units and voice evacuation systems.
• Documentation & Coordination:Prepare technical reports, update documentation, and coordinate with contractors and AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction)

Requirements

• Certification:Active NICET Level III certification in Fire Alarm Systems. Strongly Preferred.
• Experience:Typically requires 5 or more years of experience in fire alarm system layout, installation, or service.
• Knowledge:Advanced understanding of NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code), NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code), and NEC (National Electrical Code)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of Fire Alarm System experience, including programming and configuration of Notifier systems.
• Proficiency with NFPA 72, Life Safety Code 101, and IBC.
• Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds as needed.
• Familiarity with a wide range of fire alarm manufacturers (e.g., Fire-Lite, Silent Knight, FCI-Gamewell, Simplex, Siemens, EST) is highly desired.

Mission Critical Solutions (MCS) is a leading-edge technology solutions provider headquartered in Tampa, Florida. MCS provides a broad range of Technology products and services organized in six core lines of business –Telecommunications, Structured Cabling, Audio-Visual, Security and Life Safety Systems, Electrical Distribution Systems, and Unified Communications.