Lead complex fire alarm system designs and drive technical QA/QC excellence across the organization. Develop design standards and ensure strict compliance with NFPA, IBC, and IFC codes.
We are seeking a Senior Fire Alarm Designer who will serve as a technical authority within the organization, driving QA/QC excellence, code compliance, and department-wide fire alarm design standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead complex fire alarm system design and technical QA/QC reviews.
- Develop and maintain design standards, templates, and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with NFPA, IBC, IFC, and AHJ requirements.
- Review drawings, calculations, risers, battery calculations, and sequences of operation.
- Support submittals, RFIs, technical clarifications, and constructability reviews.
- Collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, and field teams on high-level technical execution.
Requirements
- NICET Level IV in Fire Alarm Systems (FAS) required.
- Extensive experience designing complex fire alarm and life safety systems.
- Advanced knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 70, and related fire/life safety codes.
- Strong AutoCAD and fire alarm drafting/design experience.
- Excellent technical problem-solving and QA/QC capabilities.
- Field, installation, commissioning, or service experience (preferred).
- Experience with large-scale or mission critical projects (preferred).
- Familiarity with major fire alarm manufacturers and platforms (Notifier, Siemens, Simplex, Edwards, etc.) (preferred).
Work Environment and Location
- Location: Remote
- Work shift: 08:00 AM – 04:30 PM (Arizona timezone)
- Heath/Dental/Vision Insurance (50% coverage for the employee and dependents)
- 401k
- PTO (2 weeks yearly)
- Sick Leaves (5 days yearly)