Full-Time
Fire Alarm Design Manager
Posted on 6/20/2025
Power Design, Inc
1,001-5,000 employees
Design-build contractor delivering integrated construction solutions
No salary listed
Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
In Person
 Electrical Engineering (1) |
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- Seven or more years of experience designing design-build fire alarm systems including high-density, high-rise, and smoke control
- Fire Alarm/Professional Engineer License Required
- Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) required, Revit experience a plus
- Proficient knowledge of local codes and construction safety requirements (including IBC and IECC)
- Experience with electrical equipment and installation, as well as strong electrical design fundamentals
- Review original layouts and drawings, check for quality assurance in designed documents, and interpret them for project requirement code compliance
- Coordinate the best design solutions by applying industry knowledge and quality standards while considering customer needs and budgeting requirements
- Act as the Department Manager to provide technical assistance for the Fire Alarm Design team during bidding, design, permitting, and construction
- Provide design direction, support, and guidance to all team members
- Communicate effectively with customers, project team members, and inspecting authorities
- Maintain standards and processes (best practices) for fire alarm design
- Perform rational analyses for multi-family dwellings and mediate code compliance with Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
- NICET level II and/or level III certifications are highly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or construction-related field is preferred
Power Design Inc. is a design-build contractor that handles multiple trades in construction, engineering, and technology solutions nationwide. Its work blends engineering design, systems technology, lighting fixtures, and prefab power components into one integrated in-house workflow, with teams that self-perform to keep projects coordinated and on schedule. The company differentiates itself by managing several trades internally to reduce delays from coordinating subcontractors and to deliver faster, higher-value results. Its goal is to build lasting client relationships through honesty, fairness, and respect while prioritizing safety and community involvement, and by optimizing timelines and costs for each project.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Founded
1989
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 10MW Albuquerque data center positions Power Design for AI-driven hyperscaler contracts.
- Nashville Gulch partnerships with Clark Construction expand mixed-use project pipeline.
- In-house switchboard manufacturing accelerates fast-track high-rise deliveries.
What critics are saying
- Microsoft's Q3 2026 net-zero mandate excludes Power Design from hyperscaler projects.
- ICON's 3D printing delivers high-rises 40% faster, stealing prefab contracts.
- Clark Construction self-performs trades, locking Power Design out of Gulch expansions.
What makes Power Design, Inc unique
- Power Design self-performs multi-trade services for seamless coordination on data centers.
- Prefabrication cuts project timelines by 50% versus traditional methods.
- Wellness program with cryotherapy and recovery rooms boosts employee retention.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Hybrid Work Options
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Company News
That's exactly what Power Design, Inc. brought to the table for the recent 10MW data center in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
That mindset, shared by every crew member on site, is what helped Power Design, Inc. earn Turner's Safest Contractor award.
Power Design, Inc. has earned Top Workplace awards from Energage and Newsweek, along with other honors that highlight its success in building a strong workplace culture, growing its business, and leading the industry.
Power Design, Inc. held its annual Tough Rougher event on the GRID, and this year, Power Design, Inc. added a little twist by including its prefabrication, mechanical, and plumbing teams, making this a full MEP competition - Tough Rougher, THE TRADES.
Power Design, Inc. is proud to be recognized as an energage top workplace, and Power Design, Inc. is always looking for motivated people to join its team.