Job Description
Role: Fire Alarm CAD Designer
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Houston, TX
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Fire Alarm CAD Designer with strong AutoCAD experience to develop code-compliant fire alarm system layouts, riser diagrams, and construction documents for commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and multifamily projects. The ideal candidate will have strong fire alarm design knowledge, experience with NFPA codes, and the ability to coordinate with engineers, project managers, electricians, AHJs, and field personnel throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Design fire alarm systems in accordance with NFPA 72, NEC, IBC, IFC, and local code requirements
Create and revise fire alarm layouts, riser diagrams, device placement drawings, and sequence of operations using AutoCAD
Prepare permit and construction drawing packages for installation and submittals
Coordinate system designs with architectural, electrical, structural, and mechanical drawings
Review project specifications, bid documents, and customer requirements
Perform voltage drop, battery standby, and circuit loading calculations
Select fire alarm devices, panels, and related system components based on project requirements
Support project managers and field technicians during installation, commissioning, and inspections
Respond to AHJ comments and revise drawings accordingly
Maintain drawing accuracy, project documentation, and drafting standards
Participate in project coordination and design review meetings
Required Qualifications:
4+ years of AutoCAD experience
2+ years of fire alarm system design experience
Associate's Degree required
Strong working knowledge of NFPA 72 and applicable fire/life safety codes
Experience preparing fire alarm shop drawings and permit submittals
Ability to read and interpret architectural and electrical construction drawings
Experience performing voltage drop, battery standby, and circuit loading calculations
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Work Environment:
Office-based design and drafting environment
Coordination with project managers, field technicians, contractors, and AHJs
Fast-paced project-driven environment with multiple deadlines
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, 401K
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We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies. Our ServicesW3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.
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