Senior Fire/Life Safety Systems Design Engineer
Siemens Mobility, Cypress, CA, United States
Senior Fire/Life Safety Systems Design Engineer
Job ID: 502873
Posting Date: 21-Apr-2026
Location: Orlando, Florida, United States of America
Responsibilities
Choose the appropriate mix of products and installation methods to provide the most cost‑effective solution.
Prepare submittals and schedules; handle the ordering of products and equipment.
Participate in sales‑to‑operations turnover meetings to evaluate accuracy of the sales estimate and job layout.
Design fire alarm systems for buildings, including floorplan drawings for system device locations, riser diagrams, device wiring details, panel mounting and wiring details, bills of materials, and sequences of operations to meet the intent of the project plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Provide general electrical calculations, including battery calculations, voltage drop calculations, conduit fills, power supply sizing, and prepare engineering re‑estimates and follow up with appropriate sales and management to ensure understanding of and satisfaction with job scope.
Follow up with sales and management to ensure job scope, specifications, and schematics will meet customer needs and provide start‑up and checkout documentation to the Project Manager for use in commissioning and validation.
Perform quality assurance; peer‑review engineering documents and mentor, train, and direct the design activities of the engineering team.
Qualifications
High school diploma or state‑recognized GED; candidates with at least 5 years of fire system design experience will also be considered.
2+ years of experience engineering fire alarm systems.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of engineering fundamentals of fire systems or equivalent field experience with fire system controls.
Knowledge of the following fire alarm system components: fire alarm panels, strobe booster panels, spot detectors (smoke, heat, carbon monoxide), duct‑mounted smoke detectors, projected beam smoke detectors, aspirating smoke detectors (VESDA), monitor modules, relay modules (form A and form C), manual pull stations, notification devices (speaker/strobes, horn/strobes, strobes, bells), Class A/Class B/Class X circuits, state and local fire codes, and NFPA 72 national fire code.
The ability to read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams.
Knowledge of fire alarm system components.
NICET I – Fire Alarm Systems certification and ability and willingness to obtain NICET II within 2 years.
2+ years of proficiency in AutoCAD and design; proficient in Microsoft Office.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
Occasional travel will be required for important team gatherings, project kick‑offs, strategic discussions, or training.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor’s degree.
EIT, ASHRE, NICET II or III – Fire Alarm Systems, or CISSP certifications.
Benefits
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $64,903 – $111,262 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link: Accommodationfor disability form. If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.
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Job ID: 502873
Posting Date: 21-Apr-2026
Location: Orlando, Florida, United States of America
Responsibilities
Choose the appropriate mix of products and installation methods to provide the most cost‑effective solution.
Prepare submittals and schedules; handle the ordering of products and equipment.
Participate in sales‑to‑operations turnover meetings to evaluate accuracy of the sales estimate and job layout.
Design fire alarm systems for buildings, including floorplan drawings for system device locations, riser diagrams, device wiring details, panel mounting and wiring details, bills of materials, and sequences of operations to meet the intent of the project plans, specifications, and contract documents.
Provide general electrical calculations, including battery calculations, voltage drop calculations, conduit fills, power supply sizing, and prepare engineering re‑estimates and follow up with appropriate sales and management to ensure understanding of and satisfaction with job scope.
Follow up with sales and management to ensure job scope, specifications, and schematics will meet customer needs and provide start‑up and checkout documentation to the Project Manager for use in commissioning and validation.
Perform quality assurance; peer‑review engineering documents and mentor, train, and direct the design activities of the engineering team.
Qualifications
High school diploma or state‑recognized GED; candidates with at least 5 years of fire system design experience will also be considered.
2+ years of experience engineering fire alarm systems.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of engineering fundamentals of fire systems or equivalent field experience with fire system controls.
Knowledge of the following fire alarm system components: fire alarm panels, strobe booster panels, spot detectors (smoke, heat, carbon monoxide), duct‑mounted smoke detectors, projected beam smoke detectors, aspirating smoke detectors (VESDA), monitor modules, relay modules (form A and form C), manual pull stations, notification devices (speaker/strobes, horn/strobes, strobes, bells), Class A/Class B/Class X circuits, state and local fire codes, and NFPA 72 national fire code.
The ability to read and interpret electrical circuit diagrams.
Knowledge of fire alarm system components.
NICET I – Fire Alarm Systems certification and ability and willingness to obtain NICET II within 2 years.
2+ years of proficiency in AutoCAD and design; proficient in Microsoft Office.
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
Occasional travel will be required for important team gatherings, project kick‑offs, strategic discussions, or training.
Preferred Qualifications
Associate or Bachelor’s degree.
EIT, ASHRE, NICET II or III – Fire Alarm Systems, or CISSP certifications.
Benefits
Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html
The pay range for this position is $64,903 – $111,262 annually. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this link: Accommodationfor disability form. If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.
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