Fire Alarm Designer

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $90 - $115k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

✍️ Designer

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Wachter, Inc.

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 1930

📦 Logistics

🏥 Healthcare

💼 Consulting

Logistics • Healthcare • Consulting

Wachter, Inc. is a nationwide solutions integrator that provides a wide range of services and technology integrations to various industries. Offering expertise in digital transformation, IoT solutions, IT networks, voice systems, renewable energy, automation and controls, physical security, and more, Wachter helps businesses connect and optimize their systems. With a focus on industries such as healthcare, education, financial services, retail, and industrial markets, the company also provides managed services, 24/7 helpdesk support, and fire alarm solutions. Wachter values safety and sustainability while delivering continuous service and support to its clients.

📋 Description

• Design complete fire alarm and emergency communications systems in accordance with NFPA, NEC, IBC, IFC, local codes, and customer specifications • Prepare construction drawings, submittal packages, device layouts, riser diagrams, sequences of operation, battery calculations, voltage drop calculations, and equipment schedules • Review architectural, electrical, mechanical, and site plans to develop code-compliant designs • Coordinate with project managers, field technicians, customers, AHJs, and other stakeholders throughout design and permitting • Support permit applications and respond to plan review comments, requested revisions, and code compliance inquiries • Ensure designs meet customer requirements, schedules, budgets, and regulatory standards • Provide technical support to installation teams and troubleshoot design-related issues • Collaborate with sales and estimating teams on scopes of work, equipment recommendations, and design concepts • Maintain knowledge of codes, emerging technologies, manufacturer requirements, and industry best practices • Conduct design reviews and quality control checks • Support commissioning and final project closeout documentation • Manage multiple design projects simultaneously • Standardize designs for national account customers across multiple locations and jurisdictions • Identify project risks, code issues, and constructability concerns and recommend solutions • Maintain organized project records, drawings, revisions, and documentation

🎯 Requirements

• NICET Level 3 Fire Alarm Systems certification required, preferably NICET Level 4, or equivalent experience in fire alarm system design and engineering • Minimum 2 years of experience designing commercial and/or industrial fire alarm systems • Strong working knowledge of NFPA 72, NFPA 70 (NEC), IBC, IFC, applicable local codes, and AHJ requirements • Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, and other fire alarm design software • Experience developing complete construction drawing packages, including floor plans, riser diagrams, battery calculations, voltage drop calculations, device layouts, and equipment schedules • Familiarity with Notifier, Siemens, Edwards, Simplex, Honeywell, Bosch, or equivalent platforms • Ability to review architectural, electrical, and mechanical drawings and coordinate fire alarm designs with other building systems • Experience supporting permit submissions and responding to AHJ and third-party plan review comments • Strong understanding of voice evacuation, mass notification, and networked fire alarm systems • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams • Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining design quality • Self-motivated and able to work independently and collaboratively

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription & Vision Benefits • Life, AD&D, and LTD insurance • Paid Vacation and Holidays • MD Live & TriaHealth • Company-Matched 401(k) and IRA Retirement Savings • Per-Diem paid when overnight travel is required