Fire Alarm Designer

We believe that design excellence is critical to delivering safe, effective fire protection solutions. The Designer is central to planning, executing, and refining designs that meet industry standards and client expectations. This role ensures that each project is designed with precision, coordinated seamlessly with other trades, and meets rigorous quality standards. The Why behind this position is supporting Red Hawk’s commitment to quality, innovation, and safety by developing functional and forward-thinking design solutions.

Job Responsibilities

Create routine layouts of fire alarm systems, detail drawings, calculations, sketches, and diagrams using CAD equipment. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of design/drafting techniques, familiarity with fire alarm terminology, low voltage aptitude, and the ability to complete the necessary calculations.

Design

Project Management

Scheduling

Quality Control

Essential skills

Communication, time management, design capability (or the ability to learn this skill), high level of comfort with computer applications, ability to multi-task effectively

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years experience in Fire Alarm Design

Must have experience working with AutoCAD and Bluebeam

NICET Certification

Working Conditions

Expected working hours and conditions are as follows:

Monday – Friday 7:00am to 4:00pm in a professional office setting with normal working conditions and also time spent visiting construction sites.

Physical Requirements

Repetitive tasks including, but not limited to:

Direct Reports

None

Salary Range: $24-$28 per hour Depending on Experience

Paid Time Off: 80 hours upon completion of 90-day probationary period

Full Medical, Dental, Vision

401K: 4% Match

Holiday: 8 Paid Holidays