CAD Designer / Application Engineer
Core
Producing fire alarm and life-safety shop drawings and supporting documentation for field crews based on contract documents and sales proposals.
Role type
CAD Designer / Application Engineer (Fire Alarm Systems)
Builds
Shop drawings (floorplans, riser diagrams, panel diagrams), device schedules, wiring details, sequence of operations, and installation references.
Domain
Fire protection and life-safety electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
AutoCAD, fire alarm shop drawing creation, fire alarm electronics, Siemens fire alarm equipment, NICET Level II+, contract drawing interpretation, electrical circuits, power supplies, battery calculations, LISP scripting, Bluebeam Revu
Preferred skills
Fire alarm field technician experience (installation, programming, commissioning), NFPA 72, Florida Fire Prevention Code, large-scale Siemens systems, competitive manufacturer knowledge
Technologies
AutoCAD, LISP, Bluebeam Revu, Siemens fire alarm equipment
Responsibilities
Plan and produce shop drawings aligned with project scope; review contract drawings and specifications to ensure submittal accuracy; use AutoCAD automation tools for output speed and consistency; prepare collateral documentation for field staff; record labor hours; participate in site visits, meetings, and surveys.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
