Fire Alarm Designer

About the role

Power Design is seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Designer to lead the design and installation of fire alarm systems across multiple projects. You will review original layouts, ensure code compliance, and coordinate with customers, project teams, and inspecting authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate optimal design solutions while balancing customer needs and budgeting requirements.
• Act as primary lead, providing technical assistance throughout bidding, design, permitting, and construction phases.
• Provide design direction, support, and guidance to all team members.
• Communicate effectively with customers, project teams, and inspecting authorities.

Required profile

• 5+ years designing design‑build fire alarm systems, including high‑density, high‑rise, and smoke control projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a construction‑related field preferred.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Current U.S. visa and ability to travel internationally as needed.
• Commitment to Power Design’s core values of integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and growth.

Required skills

• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
• Revit (plus)
• NICET Level II or III certification (highly preferred)
• Electrical design fundamentals
• Knowledge of local fire codes, IBC and IECC
• Fire alarm system design for high‑density, high‑rise, and smoke control applications