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Fire Alarm Designer

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gpacGarland (TX)

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About the role

Fire Alarm Designer A well-established commercial fire protection contractor is hiring a Fire Alarm Designer to create code-compliant fire alarm and life safety system designs for a strong pipeline of commercial work, including office, healthcare, education, retail, and multifamily projects. You'll work closely with project managers, estimators, and field technicians on permit-ready drawings.
What you'll do: Design fire alarm, voice evacuation, and notification systems in AutoCAD and Revit Lay out initiating devices, notification appliances, control modules, and panel locations to meet NFPA 72, NEC, IBC, and local amendments Perform battery calculations, voltage-drop calculations, and NAC and SLC circuit loading Prepare and submit complete submittal packages, including drawings, calculations, and product data, to AHJs for permit Respond to plan review comments and coordinate with architects, engineers, and general contractors Develop sequence of operations, riser diagrams, and as-builts Support estimators and field teams with technical questions What you'll bring 3+ years of fire alarm design experience in commercial construction NICET Fire Alarm Systems Level III preferred; Level II minimum Proficiency with AutoCAD; Revit experience strongly preferred Strong working knowledge of NFPA 72, NEC Article 760, IBC, and ADA notification requirements Experience with addressable systems from major manufacturers Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines Field installation experience is a plus What's offered Competitive base salary plus bonus potential Health, dental, and vision benefits 401(k) with match Paid time off and holidays Stable company with consistent backlog and growth opportunities All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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