Fire Alarm Designer

13330 Southeast 30th Street Bellevue, WA 98005 - 2166

May 15, 2026

$90K - $100K

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

The Fire Alarm Designer will contribute to the creation of safe and efficient fire alarm systems. The Fire Alarm Designer will utilize expertise in fire safety codes, engineering principles, and industry standards to design customized fire alarm systems tailored to our clients' needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a passion for enhancing fire safety in various environments.

• Conduct site surveys to assess fire risks and building layouts.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and clients to understand project requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and codes.
• Prepare shop drawings/plans using AutoCAD that meet applicable codes and manufacturer requirements.
• Utilize CAD software to develop detailed schematics and plans for fire alarm installations.
• Prepare submittals and material lists.
• Communicate with local officials, engineers, architects, and customers.
• Produce designs and submittals for review by local officials.
• Remain updated on advancements in fire alarm technology and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

• High school diploma or equivalent;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, drafting or related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in fire alarm design and AutoCAD.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and CAD software – Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks, and/or BIM 360.
• Basic understanding of mathematics and physics.
• NICET certification (Level II or higher) is required.

• Adhere to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Customer-Bias:
  We promise to make recommendations that are always in the best interest of our customers and provide service that’s responsive and dependable, every time.
• Trust:
  You can count on us to care for you—our customer—as we care for each other.
• Respect:
  We have the utmost appreciation for this industry and each other and are proud to be working together to help our customers and neighbors protect what they’ve built.
• Commitment:
  We’re committed to quality craftmanship, quick response and taking care of our team members and our customers like family.

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.

The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Location 13330 Southeast 30th Street Bellevue, WA 98005 - 2166