Fire Alarm Designer – NICET III
On-site · Houston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Fire Alarm Designer – NICET III responsible for design, layout, and development of commercial/industrial fire alarm systems per NFPA codes and customer specs. Duties include preparing layouts, riser diagrams, wiring details, battery calculations, shop drawings in AutoCAD; reviewing plans and specs to develop compliant designs; coordinating with PMs, field teams, AHJs, contractors, and customers; assisting with device selection and equipment layout for life safety systems; ensuring code and customer requirements are met; assisting with permit submittals and design revisions; maintaining project documentation; participating in troubleshooting; providing drafting support for fire & gas projects when applicable.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Technical degree or coursework related to drafting, engineering technology, or fire protection preferred
- Minimum 3+ years of fire alarm system design experience preferred
- Experience designing commercial or industrial fire alarm systems required
- NICET Level III in Fire Alarm Systems preferred
- NICET Level II candidates with strong design experience may also be considered
- Strong understanding of NFPA codes and fire alarm system design requirements
- Proficiency with AutoCAD
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and technical documents
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team setting
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