Fire Alarm Designer
lynk engineersSalt Lake City (UT)
About the role
Location On-site – Salt Lake City, Utah
Position Summary:
The Fire Alarm Designer is responsible for the design, layout, and coordination of fire alarm and life safety systems for a variety of commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. This role works closely with engineers, project managers, and multidisciplinary teams to develop code-compliant, efficient, and constructible system designs.
Key Responsibilities:
Design fire alarm and life safety systems, including fire alarm detection and notification systems, voice evacuation systems, and mass notification systems (as applicable).
Prepare design drawings and construction documents using Autodesk Revit and/or AutoCAD.
Perform device layout, circuiting, panel sizing, and battery calculations.
Coordinate fire alarm systems with electrical, mechanical, architectural, and structural disciplines.
Interpret and apply applicable codes and standards, including NFPA standards (NFPA 72, NFPA 70) and local and state building/fire codes.
Assist with specifications, design narratives, and submittal reviews.
Participate in project meetings and coordination efforts.
Support construction administration, including responding to RFIs and reviewing shop drawings.
Ensure designs meet project schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
Qualifications:
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
Mid level experience in fire alarm design.
Experience in the AEC consulting environment preferred.
Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and/or AutoCAD.
Working knowledge of NFPA codes and standards, especially NFPA 72.
Familiarity with fire alarm system manufacturers such as Notifier, Siemens, and Simplex.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Preferred Experience:
Experience with one or more of the following is preferred: NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems, Level II or higher preferred.
BIM coordination and clash detection.
Construction practices and field coordination.
Low-voltage system integration including security and access control.
Key Competencies:
Technical design and problem-solving mindset
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Effective time management and organization
Attention to detail and quality
Work Environment:
Primarily office-based with occasional site visits.
Collaboration with multidisciplinary design teams
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