Fire Alarm Designer (APS)

Overview

Design fire alarm systems, create CAD drawings, and ensure code compliance on projects.

Key Responsibilities

• project design
• drawing management
• site survey
• process improvement
• autocad drafting
• doc coordination

Tasks

-Calculate, design and coordinate a project from beginning to end -Maintain project drawing files and records -Assist superintendents and field personnel on system and code applications -Perform on site surveys -Modify and/or create processes to ensure consistent production and document control -Assist sales department with system configuration, specification review and code applications for estimating projects -Coordinate technical documents with other disciplines/contractors -Prepare fire alarm drawings using AutoCAD based from working both site visits and architectural prints

Requirements

• autocad
• fire alarm
• industry codes
• microsoft office
• high school
• customer service

What You Bring

-Ability to read and interpret architectural, electrical and mechanical drawings -Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records -25% driving -Construction experience is a plus -Strong customer service skills -Strong knowledge of industry codes such as IFC, NFPA, IBC, and NEC -APS State of TX preferred -Ability to travel as needed -Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Fire Alarm system design and Auto CAD -High School diploma or GED is required -Excellent verbal and written communication skills -Ability to work in a fast-paced service/construction team environment -Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

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Benefits

-Life Insurance -Paid Holidays and Vacation -Vision Insurance -Dental Insurance -75% Office Setting, including sitting, some bending, some lifting, walking and viewing. -Health Savings Account -Short-term and Long-term Disability -Medical Insurance

About Allied Fire Protection

-Turned a teenage dream into a fire-safety powerhouse. -Grew into a full-service contractor with six Texas offices. -Specializes in fire sprinkler systems, alarm detection, suppression, extinguishers, monitoring, and underground mains. -Engineers systems early in project planning, coordinating BIM designs and municipal requirements for seamless integration. -Manages everything from design and installation to monitoring, maintenance, inspections, and emergency response. -Trusted by industrial, commercial, healthcare, institutional, and residential clients across Texas on flagship projects. -Notable for its veteran-field-tech culture, apprenticeship training, and owners who still lead crews in the field. -Underground work—including water-main taps, vaults, backflow assemblies, and hydrant mains—sets it apart from peers.

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