CAD DESIGNER Commercial Construction or FIRE ALARM
On-sitePflugerville, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Design fire alarm systems for commercial and multifamily projects by drafting layouts, riser diagrams, and wiring schematics using AutoCAD. Calculate voltage drops and battery sizing while ensuring all designs comply with NFPA 72 and local codes. Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, and architectural trades to produce code-compliant drawings, review submittals for accuracy, and support permitting and AHJ approvals. Revise plans based on field changes and redlines throughout the project lifecycle. This full-time direct hire role in Austin, Texas, offers competitive pay and benefits for candidates with 2+ years of CAD experience in fire alarm or MEP systems.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience in CAD CONSTRUCTION DRAWING AND DESIGNING fire alarm design
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (or similar design software)
- Strong understanding of construction drawings and coordination
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum 2-3 years in CAD DESIGN on a Commercial Construction level
- FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS DESIGN background
- MEP CAD DESIGN background
- NICET Certification (Level I or higher)
- FIRE Systems Design experience
- Experience in commercial or multifamily construction projects
- Familiarity with fire alarm manufacturers (Notifier, Simplex, Siemens, etc.)
- Knowledge of permitting and inspection processes
- Working knowledge of NFPA codes, especially NFPA 72
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