Fire Alarm Designer

Overview

Design fire alarm systems, produce drawings, ensure code compliance, and coordinate projects.

Key Responsibilities

• bim modeling
• fire design
• drawing revision
• permit submission
• safety compliance
• project coordination

Tasks

-Incorporate feedback into BIM (Building Information Modeling) models and system designs. -Design of Fire and Alarm System drawings, as-built drawings, system calculations, and Riser diagrams. -Keep up to date on all modern advancement in manufacturer’s equipment, Building Codes changes, and software technologies. -Make revisions to drawings, plans, & models as requested. -Re-create new (MEP) and structural drawings under existing conditions for design coordination. -Follow all OSHA standards and laws, and incorporate safety standards into designs. -Address limitations of technologies and materials involved in the design & CAD process. -Read and interpret architectural, structural and MEP drawings. -Submit installation drawings for approval to AHJ. -While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects. -Provide accurate electrical schematics per client conditions and analyze and track technical specifications including dimensions, arrangements, and installation procedures. -Pursue ongoing education in the Fire Safety field. -Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy. -Assist project managers with permits, system changes/modifications, and tracking project changes and revisions. -Attend regular development meetings. -Apply and Submit drawings for approval to AHJ (installation permits).

Requirements

• autocad
• 2+ yrs
• associate
• bachelor's
• 3d
• electrical

What You Bring

-Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. -The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity. -At least 2 years of experience utilizing AutoCAD software. -Minimum 2 years working in a professional environment. -2-year degree in related field (preferred) -Bachelor's or Certifications (preferred) -Ability to think in a three-dimensional manner. -Electrical Construction industry knowledge (preferred)

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Benefits

-401K with employer match -Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees -Medical, dental, vision -Training and Career Development -Company vehicle (if job applicable) -Excellent pay -Paid vacation and company holidays -Company paid life insurance -Company paid short-term disability

About Pye-Barker Fire & Safety

-Its business model blends full‑service fire protection—extinguishers, sprinklers, suppression, alarms, special‑hazards systems—with integrated security and monitoring. -Typical projects range from installing sprinkler systems in commercial high‑rises, retrofitting suppression systems in food‑service kitchens, to deploying fire alarms and security in petrochemical plants and airports. -Specialist sectors include healthcare, hospitality, aviation, government, petrochemical, utilities, food services, and residential markets. -Unusually, the company preserves the legacy brands and teams it acquires—continuing local identities while leveraging national scale. -Strategic acquisitions often span from niche sprinkler firms to alarm & suppression experts, enabling rapid entry into new states and service areas.

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