Fire Alarm Designer

Location: On-site – Salt Lake City, Utah

Position Summary

The Fire Alarm Designer is responsible for the design, layout, and coordination of fire alarm and life safety systems for a variety of commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. This role works closely with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to develop code-compliant, efficient, and constructible system designs.

Key Responsibilities

• Design fire alarm and life safety systems, including fire alarm detection and notification systems, voice evacuation systems, and mass notification systems (as applicable).

• Prepare design drawings and construction documents using Autodesk Revit and/or AutoCAD.

• Perform device layout, circuiting, panel sizing, and battery calculations.

• Coordinate fire alarm systems with electrical, mechanical, architectural, and structural disciplines.

• Interpret and apply applicable codes and standards, including NFPA standards (NFPA 72, NFPA 70) and local and state building/fire codes.

• Assist with specifications, design narratives, and submittal reviews.

• Participate in project meetings and coordination efforts.

• Support construction administration, including responding to RFIs and reviewing shop drawings.

• Ensure designs meet project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.

• Mid level experience in fire alarm design.

• Experience in the AEC consulting environment preferred.

• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and/or AutoCAD.

• Working knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, especially NFPA 72.

• Familiarity with fire alarm system manufacturers such as Notifier, Siemens, and Simplex.

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:

  • NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems, Level II or higher preferred.

  • BIM coordination and clash detection.

  • Construction practices and field coordination.

  • Low-voltage system integration including security and access control.

Key Competencies

• Technical design and problem-solving mindset.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Effective time management and organization.

• Attention to detail and quality.

Work Environment

• Primarily office-based with occasional site visits.

• Collaboration with multidisciplinary design teams