Senior Fire Alarm & Life Safety Systems Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Chicago, IL, is seeking an experienced fire alarm systems designer. You will develop detailed designs, create wiring diagrams, and prepare permit submittals for AHJs. This role requires NICET Level 4 and 10+ years of relevant experience, with NFPA 72 and NEC knowledge.

Collaboration with project teams and vendors is essential. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with U.S.

Qualifications

• NICET Level 4 certification is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with fire alarm and low-voltage systems, including design, permitting, and compliance.
• Proficiency with NFPA 72, NFPA 70 and related U.S. codes.
• Experience using AutoCAD or Revit for fire alarm drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed system designs for fire alarm and life safety systems, including wiring diagrams and equipment layouts.
• Prepare permit submittal packets for AHJs with battery calculations and cut sheets.
• Ensure drawings/submittals comply with NFPA standards and U.S. codes.
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, AHJs, and stakeholders to gather information and resolve design challenges.
• Review and modify design documents to meet evolving project requirements and AHJ feedback.
• Coordinate with vendors and OEMs to select appropriate fire alarm equipment.
• Perform quality checks on submittal documents and designs for accuracy.
• Provide design clarifications and technical support to field teams during installation and commissioning phases.

Skills

Battery calculations

Wiring diagrams

Submittal preparation

NFPA knowledge

AHJ coordination

Education

NICET Level 4 Certification

10+ years in fire alarm/low-voltage systems

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group in Chicago, IL, is seeking an experienced fire alarm systems designer. You will develop detailed designs, create wiring diagrams, and prepare permit submittals for AHJs. This role requires NICET Level 4 and 10+ years of relevant experience, with NFPA 72 and NEC knowledge.

Collaboration with project teams and vendors is essential. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with U.S.