Fire Alarm Consultant/Designer

Jensen Hughes

The Role

Overview

Designs and oversees fire alarm systems ensuring code compliance for various projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • design review
  • alarm design
  • cad modeling
  • technical reporting
  • site surveys
  • project scheduling

Tasks

-Review designs for accuracy, compliance, and constructability before submission. -Collaborate with project managers, engineers, architects, contractors, and AHJs to ensure seamless integration of fire alarm systems into overall building designs. -Prepare technical reports, specifications, design drawings and presentations. -Assist our Business Development team in identifying, pursuing, and securing project opportunities. -Stay current on relevant changes to fire protection regulations and standards. -Manage financial project performance by developing accurate project budgets while adhering to approved scopes of work. -Perform site surveys to inspect and evaluate building features and systems. -Develop detailed fire alarm system designs. -Utilize CAD, Revit, or other design software to produce accurate, code-compliant drawings and submittals. -Ensure designs meet all applicable local, state, and national fire codes. -Manage technical project performance including project scheduling and resource management to meet our business objectives.

Requirements

  • autocad
  • revit
  • nicet
  • nfpa codes
  • project management
  • 5+ years

What You Bring

-Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design tools. -NICET Level III or IV certification in Fire Alarm Systems is preferred. -Experience with mass notification systems or integrated life safety solutions. -Ability to manage multiple projects and project teams while meeting client deadlines. -Strong understanding of NFPA codes and local fire codes. -Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. -Five (5)+ years of experience designing fire alarm systems for an array of project types. -Professional Licensure in Electrical or Fire Protection Engineering is a plus. -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. -Ability to work independently as well as part of a team to meet project and business objectives. -Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

The Company

About Jensen Hughes

-Specializing in complex challenges involving life safety, fire protection, and security across various industries. -Expertise spans high-profile projects including airports, hospitals, and major industrial complexes. -Known for deep engineering knowledge and ability to develop innovative solutions for emergency scenarios. -Work often involves designing systems to protect lives, assets, and operations from fire, explosion, and other hazards. -In the energy sector, has worked on everything from renewable energy to nuclear power, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. -Actively involved in the development of smart cities, applying cutting-edge technology to improve infrastructure resilience. -Maintains a strong presence in both public and private sectors, serving government agencies, municipalities, and large corporations. -With offices around the world, integrates local expertise with global best practices to offer tailored solutions for clients.

Sector Specialisms

Aviation

Commercial + Mixed Use

Education

Government + Military

Healthcare

Hospitality + Entertainment

Insurance + Legal

Manufacturing

Mission Critical

Nuclear Power

Petrochemical, Oil + Gas

Power

Science + Technology

Transit + Tunnels

Energy + Utilities

Built Environment + Resiliency

Emergency Management + Response

Security Risk + Public Safety

Fire + Life Safety Systems Design

Code Consulting + Fire Engineering

Forensics

Hazardous Materials

Lithium-ion Battery Technology

Mass Timber Consulting

Pedestrian + Evacuation Modeling