Fire Alarm Systems Designer - Remote

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Under the general supervision of the Director of Engineering, the Fire Alarm Systems Designer develops technically accurate and code-compliant fire alarm and detection system designs and provides technical support throughout the sales and project lifecycle.

We are considering candidates at either the Designer II or Designer III level based on experience, technical proficiency, and certifications. This position performs applicable system calculations, develops drawings and specifications, supports equipment takeoffs and estimating, coordinates technical requirements with internal and external stakeholders, and provides design expertise to support successful project execution.

This position is can be located anywhere in the United States, with a preference for those located in the Lenexa, KS area.

We think you'll thrive if:

• You have strong technical knowledge of fire alarm and detection systems and enjoy translating codes, specifications, and project requirements into effective designs.
• you're highly detail-oriented and take ownership of the accuracy and technical quality of your work.
• You're a practical problem-solver who can identify design conflicts, technical risks, and scope gaps and work collaboratively to resolve them.
• You communicate technical information effectively and work well across Engineering, Sales, Project Management, Field Services, contractors, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop accurate, code-compliant fire alarm and detection system designs in accordance with applicable codes, standards, manufacturer requirements, customer specifications, and project requirements.
• Perform applicable system calculations and determine equipment, pathway classifications, survivability requirements, configurations, and other system requirements.
• Develop detailed system drawings, layouts, schematics, specifications, and supporting design documentation using AutoCAD, Revit, and other applicable design software.
• Review architectural, mechanical, electrical, and other project plans to identify requirements affecting system design.
• Prepare and maintain design calculations, specifications, drawings, revisions, and other technical documentation.
• Develop equipment and material takeoffs based on preliminary designs and project requirements.
• Review plans, specifications, customer requirements, and bid documentation to determine technical project scope.
• Identify scope gaps, design conflicts, exclusions, assumptions, and technical risks that may affect project cost or execution.
• Coordinate with Sales, Estimating, Engineering, Project Management, Field Services, vendors, and other resources to obtain information and resolve technical questions.
• Provide technical clarification and design assistance throughout the proposal and project lifecycle.
• Participate in project handoff to ensure design and scope assumptions are clearly communicated to Project Management and execution teams.
• At the Designer III level, provide advanced technical expertise, participate in systems coordination meetings, and support resolution of more complex design and application issues.

Experience & Education

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Fire Protection, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in fire alarm, fire suppression, or special hazards systems
• Working knowledge of fire alarm system design principles,…