Key Responsibilities
Design & Engineering Leadership
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Serve as the technical lead for fire alarm and life safety system designs, including complex networked fire alarm systems, BDA (Bi-Directional Amplifier) / ERRCS, VESDA, and integrated life safety solutions.
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Interpret and apply NFPA 72, NFPA 70, IBC, local amendments, and AHJ requirements to produce fully code-compliant designs.
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Perform detailed code reviews, system calculations, device placement, riser diagrams, and sequence of operations.
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Develop permit-ready, construction-ready design packages using AutoCAD; utilize Revit when applicable.
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Create comprehensive equipment submittal packages for submittal to the client and AHJ.
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Maintain an organized project document naming and filing system.
Estimating & Pre-Construction Support
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Create comprehensive estimates for fire alarm, VESDA and ERRCS systems from plan & spec and design-build documents.
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Support sales and pre-construction teams with conceptual designs, scope clarification, value engineering, and risk identification.
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Identify constructability challenges early and recommend optimized solutions that meet code and budget requirements.
Project Execution & Coordination
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Collaborate closely with OpCo project managers, field leadership, technicians, prefab teams, and engineers to ensure design intent is executed accurately.
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Review and respond to AHJs, consultants, engineers of record, and other trades to resolve design and code questions.
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Respond to RFIs, submittal reviews, and design revisions with clarity and urgency.
Mentorship & Standards
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Help establish and enforce design standards, best practices, and documentation consistency.
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Participate in continuous improvement of workflows, tools, and design processes
Required Qualifications
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NICET Level IV – Fire Alarm Systems
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FCC GROL (General Radiotelephone Operator License)
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Expert-level proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit
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Strong understanding of NFPA 72, NFPA 70, IBC, and local fire and building codes
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Proven experience designing complex, networked fire alarm systems
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Demonstrated experience designing Emergency Responder Radio Communication Systems (ERRCS / BDA)
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Experience designing VESDA systems in ASPIRE and AutoCAD.
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Ability to produce accurate, detailed estimates for both plan & spec and design-build projects
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Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with AHJs, clients, sales, and field teams
Preferred Qualifications
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Revit experience
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Experience with integrated life safety and low-voltage systems
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Prior leadership, mentorship, or design authority role
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Experience supporting multi-site or large-scale projects
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Experience tracking design progress and producing accurate schedules
What Success Looks Like in This Role
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Designs are code-compliant, buildable, and approved with minimal rework
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Projects move faster due to clear design ownership and early problem solving
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Sales and project teams trust you as a technical authority
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Junior designers improve under your guidance
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AHJ interactions are professional, prepared, and effective
Why This Role Matters
This position plays a critical role in protecting life safety while enabling project teams to execute efficiently and confidently. Your expertise directly impacts project quality, compliance, and customer trust.
Additional Information
About Us, Our Culture & What We Can Offer You
Established over 200 years ago, Chubb Fire & Security are a global business driven by keeping people and the world safe. We provide essential systems, equipment and services, from digital CCTV surveillance and intruder alarms, to fire detection and suppression systems. Offering a full range of innovative products and services to a broad range of customers, from local independent business, to many of the FTSE 100 companies
We believe we offer a unique working culture, where you are as important to us as our customers, and we want you to feel that everyday. We are proud to offer extensive training to all of our new Advisors, fully supporting, and enabling you to thrive in your new role and beyond, with ongoing career development opportunities throughout your career journey with us.
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