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Summary: Installs, inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs intrusion detection and fire alarm ... engineering drawings. Work Conditions: The employee is regularly required to talk and hear to ...

Summary: Installs, inspects, tests, maintains, and repairs intrusion detection and fire alarm ... engineering drawings. Work Conditions: The employee is regularly required to talk and hear to ...

Fire Alarm Designer

Houston, TX · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

In this role you will be responsible for designing fire alarm detection and special hazard type ... Associate or bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology, electrical engineering, a ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for fire alarm detection engineer in the United States is $82,979.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $98,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Fire Alarm Detection Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $82,979 per year, or $39.9 per hour.

Fire Alarm & Detection Technician Trainee

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Western States Fire Protection Company
Construction • 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago


Western States Fire Protection rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 38 rated health and safety providers


Job description

Delta Fire Systems is a subsidiary of Western States Fire Protection (WSFP). WSFP and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other. And we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities.
Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specialize in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.
What we offer:
  • Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistant Program
  • Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
  • 401(k) Plan - Matching up to 3%
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Profit Sharing Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Annual Discretionary Bonus
  • Employer paid Life Insurance
  • Gym membership reimbursement

Fire Alarm & Detection Technician Trainee
The function of this position is to assist the lead Alarm & Detection Technician in providing reliable, high quality customer support through on-site inspecting, installing, repairing and/or replacing fire alarm equipment as well as learning to conduct preventive maintenance services pertaining to many different manufacturers equipment. Delta Fire Systems is looking for an experienced Fire Alarm Technician. The preferred candidate will be outgoing, highly self-motivated, and able to problem solve. They will have strong communication skills and a professional image as well as able to learn all aspects of a project from install to programming, strong troubleshooting skills, and service work.
Essential Functions:
  • Site verification of fire alarm installations
  • Analysis of blue prints
  • Coordination with other disciplines, engineers, general contractors and end users
  • Interact with clients, field personnel and Fire Marshals
  • Permit management
  • Management of Fire Alarm Installations from conception to completion

Qualifications:
  • Desires a career in fire protection
  • High School diploma or equivalent is required
  • Completion of one NICET level exam within the first year of employment is required
  • Experience with technology such as iPad, smartphone, etc.
  • Possess a valid driver's license; in accordance with Company policy
  • Clean appearance and reliable transportation in accordance with Company Health & Safety Pocketbook
  • Willing to pass post-offer drug screen, background and reference check

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Regular bending, reaching, climbing and walking

All qualified applicants with Delta Fire Systems Inc. will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
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We are an equal opportunity employer.
Qualified minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection and its subsidiaries will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
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