Fire Alarm Designer
Job Description
Position Overview
Fire Alarm Designer – Austin, TX
TradeSTAR is hiring an experienced Fire Alarm Designer with a strong NICET background to support a life safety contractor working on commercial and institutional projects throughout the Austin and Central Texas area. With continued growth in healthcare, education, and large commercial construction, this role plays a key part in delivering compliant, dependable fire alarm systems. If you know NFPA 72, understand how systems are actually installed in the field, and can produce clean, build-ready drawings — this is an excellent long-term opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Design fire alarm systems for commercial construction projects
- Produce shop drawings, riser diagrams, and as-built documentation
- Apply NFPA 72 standards and local AHJ requirements
- Lay out devices, circuits, panels, and pathways for code compliance
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and field teams
- Review construction documents to define system scope and intent
- Support submittals, revisions, and acceptance testing documentation
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of fire alarm system design experience
- NICET certification (Level II or higher) strongly preferred
- Strong working knowledge of NFPA 72 and life safety codes
- Proficient with AutoCAD (Revit a plus)
- Prior field installation or technician experience is a major advantage
- Familiar with Central Texas and Austin-area AHJ processes
- Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $32–$48/hr (based on experience and NICET level)
- Weekly pay
- Health insurance options
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid holidays and steady project pipeline
Call to Action
If you’re a NICET-certified Fire Alarm Designer ready to work on meaningful projects in the Austin market, apply today and take the next step in your life safety career.
TradeSTAR – Austin Office, 305 N. Heatherwilde Rd., Suite 310, Pflugerville, TX 78665. Phone: 512-345-7827. Office Hours: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM