Life Safety Systems / Fire Alarm Designer
HKA Enterprises
Tampa, FL 33609, USA
6/20/2026
CAD / BIM Technician
Full time
Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Life Safety Systems / Fire Alarm Designer to support the design and delivery of mission-critical facilities, including data centers and other complex infrastructure projects. This position is open to candidates located anywhere in the United States, with preference given to those near a U.S.-based office location.
The successful candidate will work closely with engineers, BIM teams, architects, and clients to develop innovative and code-compliant life safety, fire alarm, fire protection, and low-voltage system designs. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to world-class data center and mission-critical facility projects while utilizing advanced BIM and design technologies.
Pay $27.00- $72.00 per hour DOEKey Responsibilities
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Additional Information
HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you're seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all of our applicants. We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.
Meet Your Recruiter
Elizabeth Spicer
HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you're seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all of our applicants. We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Life Safety Systems / Fire Alarm Designer to support the design and delivery of mission-critical facilities, including data centers and other complex infrastructure projects. This position is open to candidates located anywhere in the United States, with preference given to those near a U.S.-based office location.
The successful candidate will work closely with engineers, BIM teams, architects, and clients to develop innovative and code-compliant life safety, fire alarm, fire protection, and low-voltage system designs. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to world-class data center and mission-critical facility projects while utilizing advanced BIM and design technologies.
Pay $27.00- $72.00 per hour DOEKey Responsibilities
- Develop life safety and fire alarm system concepts for mission-critical facilities.
- Create and lead BIM designs with support from engineering and subject matter experts.
- Design fire alarm, fire detection, fire suppression, smoke control, leak detection, and security systems.
- Produce construction drawings, specifications, calculations, and technical documentation.
- Utilize Revit MEP to create and coordinate 3D BIM models.
- Coordinate designs with architects, engineers, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Perform clash detection reviews and resolve design conflicts within ACC/Forma environments.
- Prepare equipment sizing calculations, network diagrams, and construction deliverables.
- Apply applicable building, fire, electrical, and life safety codes to design solutions.
- Support multiple concurrent projects while maintaining schedules and deliverables.
- Interface with clients, vendors, and project teams throughout the design process.
- Assist in developing constructible and code-compliant designs for complex facilities.
- Minimum of 4 years of Autodesk Revit design experience.
- Experience using AutoCAD.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel.
- Experience utilizing Revit add-ins and BIM design tools.
- Experience using Bluebeam Revu.
- Familiarity with clash detection and issue resolution within ACC/Forma.
- Experience designing Fire Alarm Systems and associated manufacturer equipment.
- Experience with VESDA systems.
- Knowledge of general construction and design specifications.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field.
- Knowledge of:
- International Building Code (IBC)
- International Fire Code (IFC)
- NFPA 101 Life Safety Code
- NFPA 72 Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
- NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code)
- NFPA 13
- NFPA 75
- NFPA 76
- NFPA 2001
- Experience with VESDA ASPIRE or similar software.
- Experience designing systems for data centers or mission-critical facilities.
- Experience with fire suppression systems, smoke control systems, gas detection systems, and life safety systems.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering environments.
- Hybrid work environment.
- Remote flexibility available depending on project and team needs.
- Opportunity to support projects throughout the United States.
- Collaborative work with engineers, BIM specialists, architects, and clients.
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Additional Information
HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you're seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all of our applicants. We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.
Meet Your Recruiter
Elizabeth Spicer
HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you're seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all of our applicants. We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.