Applied Business Communications (ABcom)

Designs and implements data center networks

Fire Alarm Designer/Engineer/Estimator

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNew Brighton, MN, USA$70k - $120k

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A valid driver's license, a vehicle in good repair, and an insurable driving record.
Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and IBC codes and a general understanding of fire alarm systems.
Competency and proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Accubid software, or equivalent.
Two years of experience in commercial fire alarm system design, installation, or maintenance for end-users, developers, and general contractors.
Ability to travel and work some evenings and nights, and perform occasional physical labor such as lifting, bending, and pulling.

Responsibilities

Remain current on competition, market conditions, building codes, and industry standards.
Represent ABcom professionally with vendors, manufacturers, distributors, and customers.
Cultivate customer relationships and communications to build repeat business and gain referrals.
Work with the sales team and project management groups to engineer accurate bills of materials and cost estimates for new construction and retrofit jobs.
Develop and present proposals that withstand critical examination, provide customer value, meet ABcom minimum gross profit requirements, and help close sales.
Provide company-standard handoffs to Operations for closed sales work.
Coordinate with project managers to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
Coordinate with Operations on forecasted product, equipment, and manpower needs.
Help resolve job-related issues.
Adhere to and enforce policies in the ABcom Employee Handbook.
Perform other duties as assigned by the VP of Operations.
Work with other engineers and confer with Account Executives and Project Managers to determine bid and project requirements.
Work closely with the Sales Team to develop project proposals and new business.
Support sales activities through site visits, design, sales engineering, takeoffs, bills of material, estimates, and proposal formation.
Coordinate proposal activities, scheduling, and communications; procure equipment and place product orders.
Assist fellow engineers by sharing technical knowledge, including use of Accubid estimating software.

Desired Qualifications

Industry-recognized certifications such as NICET and RCDD.

Fire Alarm Designer/Engineer/Estimator

Applied Business Communications (ABcom) · New Brighton, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-18

Salary: USD 70,000–120,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: New Business Development

Description

ABcom is a national low voltage commercial structured cabling contractor, and we are recruiting our next fire alarm engineer to join our growing team.

Purpose of this position: The (fire alarm) Project Engineer/ Estimator supports sales activities in commercial, medical, MDU, government, and other critical markets. Assists the sales team with site visits, design, sales engineering, takeoffs, bills of material, estimates, and proposal formation. Coordinates proposal activities, scheduling, and communications; procures equipment and places product orders; assists fellow engineers with technical knowledge, including Accubid estimating software; delivers high quality results that differentiate us from other competitors.

Scope of the position: Reports to the VP of Operations.

Responsibilities:

Knows and remains current on competition, market conditions, building codes, and industry standards
Presents professional ABcom image with vendors, manufacturers, distribution, and customers.
Cultivates good customer relationships and communications to build repeat businesses and gain referrals.
Works with sales team and project management groups to engineer and provide accurate bills of materials and cost estimates for upcoming jobs—new construction and retrofit.
Develops and successfully presents proposals that withstand critical examination, brings value to customers, meets ABcom minimum standard gross profit requirements, and helps close the sales.
Provides company standard handoffs to Operations for closed sales work.
Coordinates with project managers to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
Coordinates with Operations on forecasted product, equipment, and manpower needs
Helps resolve job-related issues
Adheres to and enforces all policies from ABcom Employee Handbook
Other duties as assigned by VP of Operations.

Matrixed ABcom relationships: Project Engineer will work in conjunction with all other engineers. Converses with Account Executives and Project Managers to determine bid and project requirements. Maintains a professional relationship with all customers. Works closely with Sales Team to develop project proposals and develop new business.

Additional Information:

ABcom Environment:
Working conditions: Work in a variety of settings, including office and customer sites. Employee is required to travel and/or work some evenings and nights. Must have reliable auto transportation and must maintain an insurable driving record.

- Fast-paced - Team Spirit - Family values

- Innovative - Open Communication - Approachable Leadership - Dynamic - Appropriate Work/Life Balance

- Physical and mental requirements: Perform physical labor such as lifting, bending, and pulling on occasion.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills (Minimum requirements):

Education, credentials, licenses: Bachelor’s Degree in technology-related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver’s license with vehicle in good repair. Industry recognized certifications, such as NICET and RCDD, are preferred.
Specialized knowledge: NEC, NFPA, and IBC codes, general understanding of fire alarm systems. Competency and proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD, and Accubid software, or equivalent.
Experience: Two years experience in commercial fire alarm system design, installations, or maintenance for end-users, developers, and general contractors.
Skills:

- Team player - Resourceful - Flexible

- Accountable - High-energy -Dependable

- Problem-solving - Strong Work Ethic - Leader

- Can-do attitude - Clear and Effective Communication

- Organized and Detail Oriented

Benefits

Compensation: ABcom offers a competitive compensation package, including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, and vacation package. Salary to be determined, based on experience and education.

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About the Company

Applied Business Communications (ABcom)

Designs and implements data center networks

Applied Business Communications (ABcom) provides low voltage, data/voice, VOIP, KVM over IP, and fiber optic communications. It designs and builds data centers with sustainable power management and remote solutions. The company emphasizes listening to client needs and proposing lifecycle-based alternatives to maximize return on investment. With end-to-end services from design to installation and ongoing support, ABcom aims to deliver network infrastructure that keeps downtime low and productivity high for organizations of all sizes, whether nationwide or locally. ABcom also holds the BICSI Prestige Platinum Contractor status, signaling high-level industry training and adherence to top installation standards.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New Brighton, MN
Founded: 1995

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