Fire Alarm Designer

The role

This person will design, evaluate, and consult on fire alarm and mass notification systems. The role involves technical oversight, field surveys, and coordination with clients and multidisciplinary teams at a large facility.

What you will do

• Lead and execute fire alarm and mass notification system design from concept through construction.
• Develop detailed, code-compliant fire alarm drawings using REVIT, AutoCAD, or similar tools.
• Review architectural and engineering drawings for life safety and fire code compliance.
• Act as the owner’s representative during design, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Conduct site assessments and field surveys to evaluate existing conditions.
• Prepare and review design, shop drawing, and construction submittals.
• Support testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities.
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Interface directly with clients to communicate technical findings and project status.
• Manage technical aspects of projects including schedules and workload planning.

Required qualifications

• Progressive experience in fire alarm system design, consulting, or inspection
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, or other industry design software

Nice to have

• NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems; NICET Level II or higher is strongly desired
• REVIT strongly desired
• Proficiency with ASPIRE™ software
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes, life safety standards, and local jurisdictional requirements
• Experience with mass notification systems and integrated life safety solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Significant industry experience in fire alarm system design, inspection, or code consulting

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided

About the company

Jensen Hughes is a leader in fire protection engineering with a legacy dating back to 1939. Their expertise extends to security, risk analysis, accessibility consulting, and more.