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Fire Alarm Designer

Northstar Fire Protection of Texas
Austin, TX Part Time
POSTED ON 9/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2025
Job Title: Fire Alarm Designer

Who We Are:

Northstar Fire Protection of Texas is a Texas based company. Northstar has been on the forefront of the fire protection industry since 1980. With offices in Austin, Lewisville, Houston, San Antonio, and Atlanta, GA we have grown to be a nationally recognized company. Northstar engineers, fabricates, and installs fire sprinkler systems for structures including commercial, government, healthcare, high-rise condominiums and mixed-use projects.

We joined Shambaugh & Son, L.P., a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. and together we perform more than $800 million of construction projects per year with over 4,000 employees throughout 50 states from our home office in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

We recognize people as our most important resource and it is our mission to produce the industry’s highest level of quality services and productivity on every project in order to develop repeat customers, maximize return on investment, and provide professional growth opportunities for people in the organization.

Job Summary:

Shambaugh & Son L.P. is seeking a part time or full time Fire Alarm Designer. In this position you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the work assigned to include fire alarm, VESDA, and special hazard systems and components.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for design of fire alarm, VESDA, clean agent, and control systems.
  • Responsible for assisting in all communication regarding the project status with both customer base as well as the internal communications.
  • Assist in design schedules to meet the required schedule work in progress meetings and milestones.
  • Assist with design, bill of materials, and scheduling as needed.
  • Work with field Superintendents and Project Managers for project needs and progress.
  • Operate AutoCAD, BIM, Revit, and Navisworks.
  • Complete fire protection 2D designs as needed.

Qualifications:

  • Experience in AutoCAD, Revit, or Navisworks.
  • Experience in large construction projects preferred.
  • Experience in mechanical, electrical, or fire protection design preferred.
  • Experience in high paced, large construction projects preferred.
  • Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required

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As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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