Fire Alarm Designer

Overview

Design fire alarm systems, create AutoCAD drawings, and coordinate projects.

Key Responsibilities

• autocad drawing
• document coordination
• survey coordination
• design calculation
• process improvement
• sales support

Tasks

-Coordinate technical documents with other disciplines/contractors -Prepare fire alarm drawings using AutoCAD based on both site surveys and architectural prints -Coordinate onsite surveys with operations team. -Submit drawings and track the review processes with multiple AHJ’s -Assist superintendents and field personnel on system and code applications -Maintain project drawing files and records -Calculate, design and coordinate a project from beginning to end -Modify and/or create processes to ensure consistent production and document control -Participate in design turnover and bid review meetings -Assist sales department with system configuration, take-offs, specification review and code applications for estimating projects

Requirements

• industry codes
• fire alarm
• autocad
• microsoft office
• nicet iii
• customer service

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

-Medical Insurance -Dental Insurance -90% office Setting, including sitting, some bending, some lifting, walking and viewing. -Short-term and Long-term Disability -10% with flexibility for site visits and company events. -Vision Insurance -Life Insurance -Annual Bonus -Health Savings Account -Paid Holidays and Vacation

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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