Fire Alarm Designer

Fire Alarm Designer

As a Fire Alarm Designer, you will be responsible for reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, and codes to prepare shop drawings and plans using AutoCAD that meet applicable codes and manufacturer requirements. You will also prepare submittals using Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and codes.
• Prepare shop drawings/plans using AutoCAD.
• Ensure all designs meet applicable codes and manufacturer requirements.
• Prepare submittals using Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Produce designs and submittals to be reviewed by local officials.

Essential Skills

• NICET Certification in Fire Alarm Systems (Level II minimum preferred).
• Experience with Notifier, Siemens, Firelite, or similar fire alarm systems.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with VESDA and clean agent systems is preferred but not required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Associate degree in Electronics Technology or Electrical Engineering Technology is preferred. Equivalent work experience and other majors may be considered.
• Possess professional business communication skills, both written and oral.
• Self-learner, self-motivated, dedicated, organized, and a team player.
• Ability to develop and maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.

Work Environment

The position is based in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a successful industry leader in fire protection. The company offers competitive wages, a 401(k) Program with company match, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. Additional benefits include life insurance, short-term and long-term disability options, paid training, and paid time off for vacation, birthday, and holidays.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $43.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Chesterfield, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actALENTaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.