Fire Alarm Designer

Oliver Fire Protection & Security is a privately held, full-service life safety provider serving the Northeast Corridor. Founded in 1957, Oliver has distinguished itself as one of the most respected life safety providers in its territory by placing a high emphasis on delivering quality solutions while exceeding customer expectations. We help protect lives and property through industry-leading fire protection, life safety, and security solutions, and we're committed to safety, customer service, teamwork, and creating long-term career opportunities for our employees.

Oliver Fire Protection & Security is a privately held, full-service life safety provider serving the Northeast Corridor. Founded in 1957, Oliver has distinguished itself as one of the most respected life safety providers in its territory by placing a high emphasis on delivering quality solutions while exceeding customer expectations. We help protect lives and property through industry-leading fire protection, life safety, and security solutions, and we're committed to safety, customer service, teamwork, and creating long-term career opportunities for our employees.

We're seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Designer to join our Design team in King of Prussia, PA. In this role, you'll produce high-quality fire alarm, mass notification, and security alarm system designs that meet customer expectations, industry standards, and code requirements while supporting project teams from design through closeout.

• Design fire alarm, mass notification, and security alarm systems in AutoCAD for shop and record drawings.
• Communicate with customers, the Design Manager, sales team members, and project managers to provide status updates on assigned projects.
• Perform battery and voltage drop calculations for fire alarm systems.
• Prepare submittal packages, including drawings, calculations, and datasheets for permitting.
• Support contract sales efforts by reviewing plans, specifications, and bids for technical accuracy and best practices.
• Participate in weekly design meetings and job kick-off meetings when requested.
• Assist entry- to mid-level designers when requested by the Design Manager.
• Maintain knowledge of current materials, design techniques, installation practices, and applicable alarm system code requirements.
• Prepare and submit O&M packages, RFIs, permit drawings, documentation, applications, and transmittal forms in a timely manner.
• Perform site surveys to gather project information as needed.