Location: On-site – Salt Lake City, Utah
Position Summary
The Fire Alarm Drafter prepares drawings and BIM models for fire alarm and life safety systems on commercial, institutional, and industrial projects. Working under the direction of fire alarm designers and engineers, this role turns sketches, redlines, and design direction into coordinated construction documents using Autodesk Revit and/or AutoCAD.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and revise fire alarm floor plans, device layouts, riser diagrams, details, and schedules based on direction from the design team.
Draft and update drawings for detection, notification, voice evacuation, and mass notification systems, as applicable.
Document device locations, circuiting, and panel information. Assist with compiling information for battery and voltage drop calculations under the direction of the design team.
Coordinate drawings and models with electrical, mechanical, architectural, and structural teams. Flag conflicts and bring questions to the design team for resolution.
Incorporate review comments, field information, and approved changes into drawings throughout design and construction.
Maintain drawing and model files and check sheets for accuracy, completeness, and consistency before each issue.
Support construction administration by preparing drawing revisions and sketches in response to RFIs and shop drawing review comments.
Qualifications
Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and/or AutoCAD.
Experience preparing technical drawings for fire alarm, electrical, low-voltage, or other building systems.
Ability to read construction drawings and translate sketches and redlines into clear, accurate documentation.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage drawing deadlines across multiple projects.
Clear communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate degree or technical training in drafting, design technology, engineering technology, or a related field.
Fire alarm drafting experience in an architecture, engineering, or construction environment.
Familiarity with NFPA 72, NFPA 70, and applicable building and fire codes.
Familiarity with fire alarm systems from manufacturers such as Notifier, Siemens, or Simplex.
Experience with BIM coordination, clash detection, or field coordination.
NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems, Level II or higher.
Work Environment
Primarily office-based, with occasional site visits and regular collaboration with multidisciplinary design teams.eams
