Senior Fire Alarm Designer

Power Design, Inc.; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Power Design, Inc. is seeking a Fire Alarm Designer to act as the subject matter expert for design and installation. Based in St.

Petersburg, FL, you will review layouts and drawings, ensuring code compliance and optimal design strategies. The role requires NICET certification and at least 5 years of fire alarm system design experience, with strong AutoCAD and MS Office skills. You will lead multiple projects through bidding, permitting, and construction, while upholding Power Design’s core

Qualifications

• NICET certification and fire alarm design expertise, including high-density, high-rise, and smoke control.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of local codes and construction safety (IBC/IECC).
• At least 5 years of fire alarm system design experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the best design solution by applying industry knowledge and quality standards while considering customer needs and budgeting requirements.
• Act as primary lead and provide technical assistance for multiple projects during bidding, design, permitting, and construction.
• Provide design direction, support, and guidance to all team members.
• Communicate effectively with customers, project team members, and inspecting authorities.

Skills

Fire alarm design

Electrical design fundamentals

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

NICET certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the PositionThe Fire Alarm Systems Designer is the subject matter expert for fire alarm design and installation. Working out of our corporate headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida, you’ll review original layouts and drawings, interpreting them for project requirements and code compliance.Position ResponsibilitiesCoordinate the best design solution by applying industry knowledge and quality standards while considering customer needs and budgeting requirementsAct as primary lead and provide technical assistance for multiple projects during bidding, design, permitting, and constructionProvide design direction, support, and guidance to all team membersCommunicate effectively with customers, project team members, and inspecting authoritiesHere’s What We’re Looking ForA team player who acts with customers in mind, thrives in a constantly changing environment, and has at least five (5) years of fire alarm system design experienceDetail-oriented, quality-driven designer with NICET certification and understanding of fire alarm design, including high-density, high-rise, and smoke control systemsProficient knowledge of local codes and construction safety requirements (including IBC and IECC)Experience with electrical equipment and installation, strong electrical design fundamentals; bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferredProficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and OutlookDemonstrate and uphold all of Power Design’s core values, which include integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growthAt Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide