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Peter Basso Associates

Electrical Designer

Troy, MI · On-site

As an Electrical Designer at Peter Basso Associates, you'll join project teams working with top ... Auxiliary Systems , including fire alarm systems, voice/data structured cabling systems, access ...

Peter Basso Associates

Electrical Designer

Troy, MI · On-site

$70 - $90/hr

As an Electrical Designer at Peter Basso Associates, you'll join project teams working with top ... Auxiliary Systems , including fire alarm systems, voice/data structured cabling systems, access ...

Hooker DeJong

Engineer - Electrical

Grand Rapids, MI · Hybrid

... architects, interior designers, property owners, contractors and many other consultants ... fire alarm and communications. Experience with or an interest in learning BIM software. Excellent ...

Kingscott

Electrical Designer

Detroit, MI

Ensuring lighting designs meet current standards and the clients' needs. * Assist in Specifying and sizing standby power systems. * Assist in Specifying auxiliary systems, including fire alarm ...

Kingscott

Electrical Designer

Detroit, MI · On-site

Ensuring lighting designs meet current standards and the clients' needs. * Assist in Specifying and sizing standby power systems. * Assist in Specifying auxiliary systems, including fire alarm ...

Actalent

Electrical Designer

Lansing, MI · On-site

$26.44 - $33.65/hr

Electrical Designer Essential Skills * 1-3 years of experience in electrical design for industrial ... Electrical design for lighting, power, fire alarm and security systems Additional Skills ...

AllSTEM Connections

Electrical Designer

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$160K - $170K/yr

Ensuring lighting designs meet current standards and the clients' needs. * Assist in Specifying and sizing standby power systems. * Assist in Specifying auxiliary systems, including fire alarm ...

Kingscott

Senior Electrical Designer

Detroit, MI · On-site

We are seeking a motivated Senior Electrical Designer with 15+ years of experience to join our ... Specifying auxiliary systems, including fire alarm systems and access control. * Integrating with ...

Kingscott

Senior Electrical Designer

Detroit, MI

We are seeking a motivated Senior Electrical Designer with 15+ years of experience to join our ... Specifying auxiliary systems, including fire alarm systems and access control. * Integrating with ...

OHM Advisors

Electrical Engineer

Hancock, MI · On-site

... designs, including lighting, power distribution, fire alarms, and IT systems. You'll utilize software tools like AGI, Bluebeam Studio, REVIT, Excel, and SpecLink, ensuring quality assurance ...

OHM Advisors

Electrical Engineer

Hancock, MI · On-site

... designs, including lighting, power distribution, fire alarms, and IT systems. You'll utilize software tools like AGI, Bluebeam Studio, REVIT, Excel, and SpecLink, ensuring quality assurance ...

OHM Advisors

Electrical Engineer

Livonia, MI · On-site

... designs, including lighting, power distribution, fire alarms, and IT systems. You'll utilize software tools like AGI, Bluebeam Studio, REVIT, Excel, and SpecLink, ensuring quality assurance ...

Socket.dev

Electrical Engineer

Midland, MI · On-site

$95 - $130/hr

... designs, including lighting, power distribution, fire alarms, and IT systems. You'll utilize software tools like AGI, Bluebeam Studio, REVIT, Excel, and SpecLink, ensuring quality assurance ...

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As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for fire alarm designer in Michigan is $66,271.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,300.00 and $80,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fire alarm designer?

A Fire Alarm Designer is responsible for creating fire alarm system layouts and ensuring compliance with safety codes and regulations. They use specialized software to design systems for buildings, considering factors such as occupancy type and fire risk. Their job involves selecting appropriate equipment, coordinating with engineers and contractors, and preparing documentation for installation and approval. Fire Alarm Designers must have knowledge of fire codes (such as NFPA 72) and may need certifications like NICET.

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As a Fire Alarm Designer, your day usually involves creating detailed fire alarm system layouts, reviewing building blueprints, and ensuring compliance with local and national fire codes. You’ll collaborate frequently with engineers, project managers, and installation teams to ensure that your designs are feasible and meet client specifications. The role often includes preparing cost estimates, submitting plans for approval, and responding to feedback from permitting authorities. Maintaining clear documentation and troubleshooting design challenges are also important tasks, making for a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a fire alarm designer?

To thrive as a Fire Alarm Designer, you need a strong background in electrical or fire protection engineering, attention to detail, and familiarity with fire safety codes and standards. Proficiency in CAD software, fire alarm system design tools, and relevant certifications such as NICET certification are typically required. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and project management skills help you work effectively with clients, architects, and contractors. These skills ensure that fire alarm systems are designed to meet safety requirements, project timelines, and client needs with precision.

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Infographic showing various Fire Alarm Designer job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,271 per year, or $31.9 per hour.

Electrical Designer

Peter Basso Associates Inc

Troy, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Peter Basso Associates Inc. is a leading MEP Engineering consulting firm, seeking talented professional engineers to join our team! We are a 100% employee-owned ESOP corporation, where everyone is personally invested in our shared success. Our collaborative culture and technical excellence have earned us a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, personalized service since day one. Many of our team members are seasoned veterans, with extraordinary technical abilities, interpersonal skills and a history that creates this truly dynamic corporation.
What You'll Do:
As an Electrical Designer at Peter Basso Associates, you'll join project teams working with top architects, contractors, and facility owners across diverse markets - education, healthcare, research, institutional, multi-family, and mixed-use. You'll apply creative solutions to complex challenges and contribute to projects from concept through construction.
What We Are Looking For:
The ideal candidate has the following experience, education or qualifications:
  • Experience in designing any one of the following electrical systems:
    • Power Distribution Systems, including medium and low voltage distribution systems, standby power applications, load calculations, short circuit and coordination studies, arc flash hazard.
    • Lighting Systems, including calculations, lighting controls, luminaire selections and architecturally integrated lighting systems.
    • Auxiliary Systems, including fire alarm systems, voice/data structured cabling systems, access control, CCTV and other low voltage systems design.
  • Associate's degree or studies toward a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an Engineering-related
    curriculum from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial building systems design.
  • Strong working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Ability to work together with the project manager, discipline lead engineer and all team members on assigned engineering tasks assuring technical expectations, schedule and manpower budgets are met.
  • Knowledge of all design disciplines coordination required and the impact on the project.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
  • Team-oriented problem-solving skills and decision-making ability.
  • Detail oriented, self-motivated, and flexible.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package
    (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) matching & ESOP participation)
  • Generous Paid Time Off plans (PTO) including paid holidays
  • Hybrid work opportunity with in-office presence required (T/Th)
  • Diverse and exciting project opportunities
  • Professional development support and career path transparency
  • A collaborative, employee-owned culture where your voice matters

Peter Basso Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, height, weight, marital status, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or other protected category in accordance with state, federal or local laws. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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