Fire Alarm Designer

Overview

Design fire alarm systems, produce drawings, coordinate with engineers, ensure code compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• bim modeling
• electrical schematics
• fire design
• permit submissions
• project tracking
• safety standards

Tasks

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

Requirements

• autocad
• bachelor's
• 2-year degree
• electrical
• 2 years
• 3d thinking

What You Bring

-At least 2 years of experience utilizing AutoCAD software. -Bachelor's or Certifications (preferred) -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. -Electrical Construction industry knowledge (preferred) -Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. -2-year degree in related field (preferred) -Minimum 2 years working in a professional environment. -Ability to think in a three-dimensional manner.

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Benefits

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