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Fire Alarm Engineer

About Us

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We are a growing leader in the low voltage electrical industry, delivering high-quality solutions in life safety and communications systems.

 

Our specialties include nurse call systems, school critical communications, audio/visual systems and fire alarm installations.

Location

Stockton, CA

Job Type

Full Time, M-F in Office

Industry

Low Voltage Contracting

Experience Level

Mid-Level

Compensation

Salaried, $95k - $115kper year,
dependent on experience

Position Overview

The Fire Alarm System Engineer is responsible for the technical design, engineering, coordination, and support of fire alarm systems from concept through closeout. This role works closely with project managers, estimators, field supervisors, AHJs, and manufacturers to produce code-compliant, constructible, and properly documented fire alarm systems for commercial, government, education and healthcare projects. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Engineer fire alarm system solutions based on contract documents, codes, standards, and project requirements.

  • Develop and review floor plans, riser diagrams, device layouts, wiring schemes, panel schedules/details, battery calculations, voltage drop calculations, and sequence of operations.

  • Prepare and review shop drawings, submittals, equipment selections, and technical narratives.

  • Coordinate system design with architecture, electrical, HVAC, security, telecom, and other life-safety or low-voltage trades.

  • Evaluate field conditions and generate RFI documentation to resolve design conflicts and maintain project continuity.

  • Support permitting, plan review, AHJ comments, and acceptance testing.

  • Provide technical direction to field teams during installation, troubleshooting, commissioning, and final turnover.

  • Visit project sites as required to perform field verifications, attend sites walks or meetings, and assist with testing and/or commissioning.

  • Verify system performance through functional validation of initiating devices, notification appliances, interfaces, and supervisory circuits.

  • Maintain accurate engineering documentation, as-builts, sequence revisions, closeout documents, and turnover records.

  • Support service and warranty efforts when technical escalation is required.

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Technical Competencies:

  • Strong understanding of fire alarm system architecture, including addressable and conventional systems, initiating device circuits, notification appliance circuits, input/output modules, annunciators, and emergency control interfaces.

  • Working knowledge of applicable fire alarm codes, standards, and manufacturer installation requirements.

  • Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, code requirements, and coordination documents.

  • Experience with system calculations, device loading, battery sizing, circuit supervision, and networked panel design.

  • Ability to identify design risks, resolve technical conflicts, and propose practical engineering alternatives.

  • Proficiency with CAD, submittal documentation, and project management systems.

Qualifications:

  • Experience in fire alarm system engineering, design, commissioning, or technical field support.

  • Strong background in low-voltage or life-safety systems.

  • Ability to communicate clearly with internal teams, contractors, consultants, manufacturers, and inspection authorities.

  • Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

  • Minimum, Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited institution or NICET Level III certification in Fire Alarm Systems (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Experience:

  • Commercial, institutional, or multi-building fire alarm systems.

  • Integration with access control, elevator recall, HVAC shutdown, smoke control, nurse call, voice evacuation, or emergency communications.

  • Coordination of large project submittals, revisions, and closeout documentation.

  • Technical support troubleshooting of device faults, network communication issues, and supervisory circuit problems

Performance Expectations:

  • Produce accurate and timely engineering deliverables.

  • Support installation teams with clear technical direction.

  • Resolve design issues proactively to reduce rework, delay, and cost impact.

  • Contribute to high-quality systems that meet code requirements, schedule, and customer expectations.

Work Environment

  • Office environment, temperature-controlled

  • Work Location: Stockton, CA, with occasional visits to local job sites.

  • Physical demands: Repetitive movement of hands and fingers, ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

  • Travel required: minimal, no overnights

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance fully paid for by Company

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Company provided laptop and cell phone

  • Career growth opportunities within a supportive and mission-driven company

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