

Fire Alarm Designer / Engineer
Location
California, USA
Level
Applications Engineer
Department
Type
Full - Time
Salary
$80,000–$110,000
Job Description
Posted on:
October 31, 2026
We're Hiring! Fire Alarm Designer / Engineer
Location: Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $80,000–$110,000 annually (subject to confirmation)
MK2 Engineers, Inc. is looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Designer / Engineer to join our team!
We are an established multidisciplinary engineering firm providing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering services for a variety of commercial, institutional, and government projects.
Why Join MK2?
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Interesting and diverse engineering projects.
- Strong emphasis on work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
- Potential partnership opportunities for highly qualified professionals.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do:
- Design fire alarm systems and prepare drawings, calculations, and specifications.
- Ensure compliance with NFPA 72 and applicable building and fire codes.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and project managers.
- Assist with permitting, plan-check comments, and construction support.
Job Requirements
What We're Looking For:
- Experience in fire alarm system design.
- Knowledge of NFPA 72 and California fire and life safety codes.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit experience is a plus.
- Strong communication and coordination skills.
- Engineering degree, NICET certification, or PE license is a plus,
- Experience with California projects is preferred.




