Jensen Hughes

Fire Alarm Consultant/Designer

Jensen Hughes$102K — $149K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience designing fire alarm systems across diverse projects.
  • Preferred NICET Level III or IV certification in Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Professional Licensure in Electrical or Fire Protection Engineering is advantageous.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, or equivalent design software.
  • Strong knowledge of NFPA codes and local fire regulations.
  • Experience with mass notification or integrated life safety systems.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed fire alarm system designs that meet all standards.
  • Utilize CAD, Revit, or similar software for accurate drawings and submittals.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and national fire codes in designs.
  • Conduct site surveys to assess building features and existing systems.
  • Prepare comprehensive technical reports, specifications, and presentations.
  • Stay informed on updates to fire protection regulations and industry standards.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to integrate fire alarm systems effectively.

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards package including retirement plan and healthcare coverage.
  • Access to a broad range of additional employee benefits.
  • Incentives and benefit packages may vary based on position and location.
Full Job Description
Job Overview

Jensen Hughes is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Fire Alarm Consultant/Designer to join our team in Anaheim, CA. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, planning, and overseeing fire alarm systems for a variety of projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, local codes, and customer requirements. This individual will bring technical expertise, leadership, and attention to detail to deliver high-quality fire protection solutions.

Responsibilities
  • Develop detailed fire alarm system designs.
  • Utilize CAD, Revit, or other design software to produce accurate, code-compliant drawings and submittals.
  • Ensure designs meet all applicable local, state, and national fire codes.
  • Perform site surveys to inspect and evaluate building features and systems.
  • Prepare technical reports, specifications, design drawings and presentations.
  • Stay current on relevant changes to fire protection regulations and standards.
  • Collaborate with project managers, engineers, architects, contractors, and AHJs to ensure seamless integration of fire alarm systems into overall building designs.
  • Review designs for accuracy, compliance, and constructability before submission.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team to meet project and business objectives.
  • Assist our Business Development team in identifying, pursuing, and securing project opportunities.
  • Manage technical project performance including project scheduling and resource management to meet our business objectives.
  • Manage financial project performance by developing accurate project budgets while adhering to approved scopes of work.

Qualifications
  • Five (5)+ years of experience designing fire alarm systems for an array of project types.
  • NICET Level III or IV certification in Fire Alarm Systems is preferred.
  • Professional Licensure in Electrical or Fire Protection Engineering is a plus.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design tools.
  • Strong understanding of NFPA codes and local fire codes.
  • Experience with mass notification systems or integrated life safety solutions.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and project teams while meeting client deadlines.


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Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting and not a guarantee of compensation. Final compensation may vary based on factors, including but not limited to, responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, internal equity, alignment with market data.

Jensen Hughes offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a retirement plan, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position and location.

National Pay Range

$102,000-$149,000 USD

About Jensen Hughes

Jensen Hughes is a global leader in safety, security and risk-based engineering and consulting. They provide end-to-end solutions for clients focused on safety in the built environment. Jensen Hughes is headquartered in Baltimore, MD, with offices worldwide.
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Size
1,100 employees
Industry
Founded
1980

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