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Niskayuna, NY · On-site +1

$80K - $108K/yr

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Fire Protection Engineer

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$100K - $127K/yr

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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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Alarm & Detection Technician

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 25 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Test all equipment after installation or repairs to ensure system performance.

  • Use company software to input testing results, read blueprints, and complete reports.

  • Perform analysis and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems, including grounding, shorts, wire integrity, and panel issues.


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 specializes in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.
What we offer:
  • Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan)
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays

Alarm & Detection Technician
The function of this position is to provide reliable, high quality customer support through on-site inspecting, installing, repairing and/or replacing fire alarm equipment as well as conducting preventive maintenance services pertaining to many different manufacturer's equipment.
This position is located in Salt Lake City, UT. Must be willing to relocate to this area.
Job Responsibilities
  • Tests all equipment after installation or repairs made to ensure performance of system
  • Use company software to input testing results and read blueprints
  • Analysis and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems including Ground-Faults, Shorts, Wire Integrity, Termination, Panel, Fuses, Battery Testing and much more
  • Program dialers for monitoring. Phone line traditional and cell phone monitoring skills needed
  • Complete basic repairs and installations including moves, adds, relocates for all types of systems and devices
  • Complete final reports, deficiency reports and possible bids via a computer.
  • Interact with clients, field personnel and fire marshals
  • Coordination with other disciplines, engineers, general contractors and end users
  • Daily communications with Project Manager and/or Schedule Coordinator on inspection or project delays, requirements and general status of jobs
  • Responsible for training apprentices on Company procedures, systems inspection and installation techniques
  • All work is performed to NFPA and Company standards with quality inspection and installation techniques practiced

Job Qualifications
  • Knowledge of NFPA codes is required
  • NICET I or II Certification a plus
  • High School Diploma/ GED required
  • Fire Alarm Service Experience required
  • Manufactures certifications are preferred but not required (EST, Gamewell, FCI, Notifier, Honeywell, Simplex, Siemens)
  • Field installation experience is a plus
  • Solid knowledge of NFPA 72, Factory Mutual and applicable codes is preferred
  • Possess an understanding of expenses and scheduling
  • OSHA 30 is a plus
  • Ability to pass a post-offer drug test, 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 Western States Fire Protection Company 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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