Fire Alarm Estimation and Designer

Fire Alarm Estimating: Review project plans, specifications, and bid documents to develop accurate material takeoffs and labor estimates to prepare detailed proposals.

Fire Alarm System Design

Design code-compliant fire alarm systems for commercial and institutional projects. Prepare shop drawings, riser diagrams, battery calculations, voltage-drop calculations, and sequences of operation. Coordinate designs with architects, engineers, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and project managers, and develop permit and submittal packages for customers and AHJs.

Technical Support and Field Operations

Serve as a technical resource for installation and service technicians. Lead advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis, provide technical training and mentorship to field personnel, and help resolve service issues and urgent customer requests.

Qualifications:

• NICET Level III Certification in Fire Alarm Systems
• FA-1 Certificatio.
• Extensive knowledge of NFPA 72, IBC, IFC, NEC, and applicable local fire alarm codes
• Experience designing and programming large commercial fire alarm systems including networked systems, smoke control, mass notification, and voice evacuation systems
• Ability to produce compliant fire alarm system designs and submittal packages in Bluebeam. Experience with Fire CAD is a plus.
• Experience working with AHJ’s in western Washington for design approval and inspections.
• Outside sales, customer development, or account management experience.
• Experience estimating fire alarm projects from plans and specifications including ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and sequence of operations as required to develop system designs.
• Valid drivers license.
• Safe driving record with no major violations.

Pay & Benefits:

• $105,000 - $130,000 annually
• 401k with matching
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Work Location: In person