Fire Alarm Designer Anaheim, CA

Fire Alarm Designer job heim, CA.

• Oversee the design of commercial fire alarm construction projects.
• Collaborate closely with Field Operations and customers to ensure project accuracy.
• Develop detailed fire alarm plans in CAD format.
• Manage multiple projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with project timelines and construction phases.
• Review project scope, product specifications, and fire life safety code compliance, ensuring consistency with AHJ requirements and engineer/architect input.
• Prepare system layouts, including floor plans, Bill of Materials (BOM), sequences of operations, riser diagrams, panel layouts, and calculations.
• Update plans based on field changes to produce precise as-built drawings.
• Maintain clear communication with internal teams and external customers regarding design updates, timelines, and approvals.
• Utilize in-house printing resources to present designs professionally.
• Assist with additional assignments as delegated by the Operations team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in fire alarm systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, including working with floor plans (2D), blocks, external references, and page setups.
• Experience with MS Office Suite (Word & Excel) and Adobe.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Familiarity with NFPA 72 Fire Life Safety Code.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, mechanical, and electrical plans.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Two-year technical degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in fire alarm system design.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Blue Beam.
• Understanding of fire alarm systems and their integration with other trades.
• NICET or other relevant certifications in the special systems industry.
• Professional demeanor with a positive attitude.