Senior Fire Alarm Designer — Lead Projects & Growth Path

Associated Fire Protection, Inc.; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Fire Protection, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Alarm Designer to join our growing Fire Alarm Division in North Carolina.

You will design fire alarm systems for a range of commercial and industrial projects, ensuring code compliance and collaboration with project teams from design through installation. You will lead design efforts using AutoCAD, develop layouts, calculations, and equipment schedules, and support estimating and preconstruction activities as the division

Qualifications

• NICET Level III Certification in Fire Alarm Systems preferred.
• Five+ years of fire alarm system design or related experience preferred.
• Strong AutoCAD skills and fire alarm design software experience.
• Thorough understanding of NFPA 72 and NFPA 70 and applicable codes.
• Experience with addressable systems, networked panels, and emergency comms.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• CAD-related certification or degree desired.
• Experience with estimating, project coordination, or customer relationships a plus.
• Willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities.
• Safety-conscious with valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm systems for commercial and industrial projects using AutoCAD.
• Prepare fire alarm layouts, shop drawings, riser diagrams, equipment schedules, and calculations.
• Perform battery capacity, voltage drop, and other fire alarm calculations.
• Ensure designs comply with NFPA 72, NFPA 70, and applicable codes.
• Prepare and submit plans for permitting and approvals.
• Coordinate interfaces with sprinkler, HVAC, elevators, and other systems.
• Assist with onsite field surveys, trade coordination, and resolve installation challenges.
• Provide technical guidance, drawing reviews, and support to developing designers.
• Support Preconstruction with estimating, material takeoffs, and design solutions.
• Develop experience in estimating, customer relationships, and business development as the division grows.

Skills

AutoCAD

NFPA standards

Fire alarm design

Communication

Organizational skills

Field coordination

Education

NICET Level III Certification

CAD/Engineering Technology credential

Tools

AutoCAD

Fire alarm design software

Job description

Associated Fire Protection, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Alarm Designer to join our growing Fire Alarm Division in North Carolina.

You will design fire alarm systems for a range of commercial and industrial projects, ensuring code compliance and collaboration with project teams from design through installation. You will lead design efforts using AutoCAD, develop layouts, calculations, and equipment schedules, and support estimating and preconstruction activities as the division