Fire Alarm Designer Consultant

Position Overview

Jensen Hughes is seeking highly experienced and motivated Fire Alarm Designer Consultant to join our team. This role will support a fast-paced project through consulting, design, review, and field oversight activities at a large facility in Phoenix, AZ. The position requires technical depth, sound judgment, and the ability to interface effectively with clients.

Key Responsibilities

Design, Consulting, and Technical Oversight

• Lead and execute fire alarm and/or mass notification system design from concept through construction, including system layouts, device placement, riser diagrams, sequences of operation, and calculations (battery, voltage drop, etc.).
• Develop detailed, code-compliant fire alarm drawings, including shop drawings, specifications, and technical reports using REVIT, AutoCAD, and/or similar design industry tools.
• Review architectural and engineering drawings to ensure life safety and fire code compliance.

Project Execution and Field Activities

• Act as the owner’s representative for fire alarm systems during design, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Conduct site assessments and field surveys to evaluate existing conditions and fire alarm installations.
• Prepare and review design, shop drawing, and construction submittals for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Support testing, commissioning, and acceptance activities, including preparation of test plans, witnessing tests, and documenting results.

Client, Contractor, and Team Coordination

• Coordinate and collaborate with engineers, architects, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), and internal project teams.
• Interface directly with clients to communicate technical findings, recommendations, and project status.
• Manage technical aspects of projects, including schedules, workload planning, and adherence to approved scopes of work.

Quality, Compliance, and Leadership

• Stay current on applicable codes, standards, and emerging technologies (e.g., NFPA 72, NFPA 70, IBC).
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff, including support for NICET development and training.

Minimum Requirements

• Progressive experience in fire alarm system design, consulting, or inspection
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, or other industry design software

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems; NICET Level II or higher is strongly desired
• REVIT strongly desired
• Proficiency with ASPIRE™ software
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes, life safety standards, and local jurisdictional requirements
• Experience with mass notification systems and integrated life safety solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technically sound design strategies
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting client and schedule commitments

Additional Considerations

• Candidates with significant industry experience in fire alarm system design, inspection, or code consulting are desired.