Senior Fire Alarm & Low-Voltage Systems Designer

Symons Fire Protection, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) + Company Matching

Medical, Dental, Vision

Vacation, paid holidays, sick time

Job summary

Symons Fire Protection, Inc. in San Diego, CA, seeks a Fire Alarm and Low Voltage Systems Designer to create code-compliant engineering drawings, shop drawings, and submittals for complex commercial, multi-family residential, and high-rise developments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of dedicated design experience, NICET II certification, and strong skills in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM workflows, with knowledge of NFPA 72, NEC, IBC, and IFC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of design experience in fire alarm and low-voltage systems.
• NICET Level II Certification in Fire Alarm Systems is required.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit and BIM workflows.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Project Managers, estimators, field technicians and clients to ensure designs meet site conditions and scopes.
• Prepare shop drawings, permit layouts, and as-built docs for fire alarm and life-safety systems and related networks.
• Perform system engineering calculations including voltage drop, battery backup, and circuit loading.

Skills

Attention to detail

Spatial problem solving

Clear written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM workflows

Job description

Symons Fire Protection, Inc. in San Diego, CA, seeks a Fire Alarm and Low Voltage Systems Designer to create code-compliant engineering drawings, shop drawings, and submittals for complex commercial, multi-family residential, and high-rise developments.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of dedicated design experience, NICET II certification, and strong skills in AutoCAD, Revit, and BIM workflows, with knowledge of NFPA 72, NEC, IBC, and IFC.