Pay: $80,000-$100,000 plus holiday and performance bonuses
About the Opportunity:
Our client is a fast-growing fire protection contractor with a strong backlog of commercial work. They need an experienced designer to turn complex projects into accurate, code-compliant fire alarm and special hazard systems. That means steady, high-visibility work and real room to grow.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design fire alarm and special hazard systems for commercial projects, from concept through as-builts
- Produce drawings and models in AutoCAD and Revit, and lead BIM coordination with 3D modeling
- Coordinate with project managers, field crews and other trades to resolve conflicts before installation
- Make sure designs meet NFPA, local code and AHJ requirements
- Support submittals, calculations and revisions through project close-out
Qualifications:
- NICET Level III or higher in Fire Alarm or Special Hazards (NICET Level II with 10+ years of design experience considered)
- Strong AutoCAD, Revit and BIM coordination skills, with 3D modeling experience
- Fire sprinkler design experience is a plus
- Field installation or service background preferred
- Stable work history
Benefits:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with 3.5% company match
- Holiday bonus and performance bonuses
- Remote work considered for an exceptionally strong candidate
- Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus available for candidates relocating to Louisiana
Why Apply: Your designs go directly into a busy pipeline of real projects, you'll be paid at the top of the market for your NICET level, and you'll join a team that's growing fast.
How to Apply:
This search is managed confidentially. Contact Jennifer Waggoner at Jennifer.Waggoner@gogpac.com or 605.370.5534. All inquiries are kept confidential.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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