Fire Alarm Designer (CAD)

AppleOne - Escondido, CA

Full-time

Escondido, CA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Fire Alarm Designer/CAD Designer will be responsible for designing and laying out fire protection systems for complex buildings, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and standards. This role involves reading and interpreting construction documents, preparing permit-level design drawings, and conducting analyses of fire protection systems.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction documents including drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Design and lay out fire protection systems for complex buildings using CAD software.
• Prepare permit level design drawings and specifications for fire protection systems.
• Conduct voltage drop calculations and analyses of fire protection systems.
• Ensure adherence to NFPA, local, and other national codes as appropriate.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of low voltage communications systems.
• Competency in advanced fire alarm design including high-rise, smoke control, and voice systems.
• Proficient knowledge of current codes such as NFPA and IBC.
• Professional licensing or certification in area of expertise, such as NICET or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD software for production of shop drawings and as-builts.
• Experience in preparing and writing reports on fire protection issues.
• Knowledge of product lines such as Kidde, EST, and Notifier.
• Good communication and analytical skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Reliability, dependability, and flexibility.

Benefits

• Major medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k plan
• Statutory sick pay where required