Fire & Gas Systems Designer / Engineer (Industrial Fire Protection)
On-site · Houston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Fire & Gas Systems Designer/Engineer to design and develop industrial fire and gas detection systems, including combustible and toxic gas detection, flame detection, and integrated fire alarm systems. Responsibilities include preparing system layouts, schematics, wiring diagrams, and installation drawings using AutoCAD; selecting and applying gas detection technologies; integrating fire & gas systems with fire alarm, suppression, PLC, DCS, and industrial control systems; interpreting NFPA/API/ISA and local codes; reviewing customer specifications; coordinating with project managers, engineers, contractors, and customers; and maintaining design records and documentation.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering Technology, or related technical field (preferred)
- Experience with fire alarm, fire detection, or gas detection system design (preferred)
- Experience in industrial, oil & gas, manufacturing, petrochemical, or EPC environments (preferred)
- Knowledge of hazardous location installations (preferred)
- Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word (required)
- NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems (preferred)
- Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities (required)
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications (required)
- Strong communication and organizational skills (required)
- Knowledge of NFPA, API, ISA standards (required)
- Familiarity with fire & gas system integration with PLC/DCS (preferred)
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