Senior Fire Alarm & Low-Voltage Designer (BIM)

Symons Fire Protection; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D

Vacation & Holidays

Discretionary Bonus

EAP

Onsite gym

Coffee & snacks

Company events

Referral program

Career development

Job summary

Symons Fire Protection, Inc. is seeking a skilled Fire Alarm and Low Voltage Systems Designer in San Diego to create code-compliant drawings, shop submittals, and permit layouts for complex multi-family and high-rise projects.

The role requires 5+ years in design of fire alarm and low-voltage systems, with AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM workflows. NICET II certification and strong regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent combination.
• At least 5 years of dedicated design experience with fire alarm and low-voltage systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and BIM workflows is required.
• NICET Level II Certification in Fire Alarm Systems is required.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 72, NEC, IBC and IFC.
• Excellent attention to detail and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Project Managers, estimators, field technicians, GCs, and clients to align designs with site conditions.
• Prepare shop drawings, permit layouts, and as-built documentation for fire alarm and life-safety systems.
• Perform engineering calculations including battery backup, voltage drop, and circuit loading.
• Assemble submittal packages for AHJ and manage RFIs to resolve conflicts.
• Maintain layouts per company guidelines and update engineering library.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM workflows

Electrical design

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM software

Job description

Symons Fire Protection, Inc. is seeking a skilled Fire Alarm and Low Voltage Systems Designer in San Diego to create code-compliant drawings, shop submittals, and permit layouts for complex multi-family and high-rise projects.

The role requires 5+ years in design of fire alarm and low-voltage systems, with AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM workflows. NICET II certification and strong regulatory knowledge are essential.