Remote Fire Alarm Engineering Leader

ArchKey Solutions LLC

United States

Remote

USD 140,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

ArchKey Solutions LLC seeks a Fire Alarm Engineering Manager to lead the design team for fire alarm installations across commercial and utility-scale projects. You will oversee conceptual design through final installation, ensuring performance, cost effectiveness, and compliance with standards.

You will collaborate with project management, business development, and operations to deliver innovative, scalable fire alarm solutions, mentor engineers, and guide design methodologies, BIM coordination,

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in electrical engineering, engineering management or related field.
5+ years of experience in fire alarm and life safety design engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
Experience with software tools for system design and modeling (e.g., AutoCAD, PVsyst, Helioscope, BIM).
In-depth knowledge of fire alarm and electrical systems.
Experience with utility-scale fire alarm projects and large system designs.
Knowledge of emerging fire and life safety technologies and industry trends.
Superior listening, presentation, negotiation, conflict management and persuasion skills, and the ability to influence employees at all levels, including senior management.
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with customers, subcontractors, vendors, and other community leaders.
Strong leadership and team management experience, with the ability to mentor and motivate staff.
Strong hiring, teamwork and coaching skills. Effective organizational, complex problem solving and time management skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including business development, relationship building, and client correspondence skills.

Responsibilities

Leads, mentors, and develops a team of design engineers and technical staff to ensure high performance and professional growth.
Oversees the design of fire alarm systems and other components to ensure they meet performance, cost, and quality standards.
Leads efforts to develop cost-competitive designs for commercial, and utility scale fire and life safety projects.
Works with internal teams to navigate permitting processes and meet regulatory requirements.
Collaborates with local municipalities, utilities, and other stakeholders to ensure that project designs meet permitting and ROI standards.
Leads efforts to integrate new technologies, such as energy storage, into system designs to enhance project value.
Oversees the review of preliminary design drawings, project-specific submittals, and construction documents to ensure they meet quality and design standards.
Participates in constructability reviews and identifies potential design improvements to mitigate challenges.
Works with the BIM team to develop preliminary installation drawings and coordinate with other project teams to ensure accurate and efficient design integration.
Supports project managers in preparing proposals, including the design and technical scope of projects, helping to evaluate project feasibility and optimize designs for cost and performance.