Senior Fire Alarm Consultant/Designer
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At Jensen Hughes, we lead with our Purpose + Principles and value our people. Across our global partnership of experts, clients, and communities, we are recognized worldwide for our leadership in fire protection engineering, a legacy of responsibility we have advanced with pride since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related risk management fields — from accessibility consulting, risk and hazard analysis, process safety and forensic investigations to security risk consulting, emergency management and digital innovation. As we champion best practices, set industry standards and support communities with innovative solutions, we are making the world a better place.

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Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior 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

• 8+ 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.

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.

National Pay Range: $96,000 - $149,000 USD

Jensen Hughes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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