Senior Fire Alarm Designer: Lead Projects & Mentorship

Snowdon Recruitment Limited; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Technical training & certifications

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Snowdon Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Designer for a senior role. You will manage complex designs, support installation teams, and mentor developing designers from initial drawings through approvals and installation.

The role involves producing detailed layouts, performing calculations, coordinating with building systems, and supporting estimation efforts. A strong NFPA knowledge base and NICET III are preferred, with field site visits as required.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of fire alarm design/technical experience.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72 and NFPA 70 and applicable codes.
• Experience with addressable systems and networked panels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• NICET III preferred; driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed fire alarm layouts, installation drawings, riser diagrams, and equipment schedules for commercial/industrial projects.
• Prepare battery capacity and voltage-drop calculations, circuit layouts, and sequences of operation.
• Review specs and requirements to develop practical designs meeting codes.
• Coordinate fire alarm with sprinkler monitoring, elevator recall, HVAC shutdown, and other systems.
• Prepare submission packages and respond to review comments from authorities.
• Check drawings and calculations by others and identify issues before site.
• Support field teams with technical queries, site conditions, and revisions.
• Contribute to estimating, material takeoffs, and equipment selection.
• Improve installation efficiency through accurate layouts and early coordination.
• Provide guidance to less experienced designers.

Skills

NFPA 72 knowledge

NFPA 70 knowledge

Addressable systems

Networked panels

Voice evacuation

Project coordination

Strong communication

NICET III preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Drafting/engineering technology education

Tools

AutoCAD

Fire alarm design software

Job description

Snowdon Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Designer for a senior role. You will manage complex designs, support installation teams, and mentor developing designers from initial drawings through approvals and installation.

The role involves producing detailed layouts, performing calculations, coordinating with building systems, and supporting estimation efforts. A strong NFPA knowledge base and NICET III are preferred, with field site visits as required.