Fire Alarm Designer Consultant (Fire Alarm Systems)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona, United States. Relocation assistance is provided.

Company

hirify.global provides fire protection engineering, security, risk, emergency management, and related safety consulting services for clients and communities worldwide.

What you will do

• Lead fire alarm and mass notification system design from concept through construction, including layouts, device placement, riser diagrams, sequences of operation, and system calculations.
• Develop code-compliant drawings, specifications, technical reports, shop drawings, and submittals using AutoCAD, REVIT, or similar design tools.
• Review architectural and engineering drawings, conduct site assessments and field surveys, and evaluate existing fire alarm installations.
• Represent the owner during design, construction, commissioning, testing, and acceptance activities.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, and internal project teams.
• Manage technical project execution, schedules, workload planning, scope adherence, and mentorship of junior staff.

Requirements

• Progressive experience in fire alarm system design, consulting, or inspection.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or other industry design software.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA codes, life safety standards, and local jurisdictional requirements.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet schedules, and communicate technical findings and recommendations to clients.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems, preferably Level II or higher.
• REVIT and ASPIRE™ proficiency.
• Experience with mass notification systems and integrated life safety solutions.
• Significant experience in fire alarm design, inspection, or code consulting.

Culture & Benefits

• Relocation assistance is provided.
• Professional growth, mentorship, and NICET development support.
• Access to global employee networks supporting career development and knowledge sharing.
• Equal employment opportunity and an inclusive workplace culture.