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Pavion

Project Engineer II

Reno, NV

$80K - $120K/yr

... fire alarm systems, critical communications, video surveillance, access control, and advanced AV ... Engineering Design & Documentation * Independently develop and produce complete engineering ...

Pavion

Project Engineer II

Reno, NV · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

... fire alarm systems, critical communications, video surveillance, access control, and advanced AV ... Engineering Design & Documentation * Independently develop and produce complete engineering ...

Pavion

Sr Technician

Reno, NV

... fire alarm systems, critical communications, video surveillance, access control, and advanced AV ... Ability to assist Sales and Engineering in making sound decisions with project design and ...

Pavion

Sr Technician

Reno, NV · On-site

... fire alarm systems, critical communications, video surveillance, access control, and advanced AV ... Ability to assist Sales and Engineering in making sound decisions with project design and ...

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How much do fire alarm programmer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for fire alarm programmer in Nevada is $31.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.96 and $35.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a fire alarm programmer?

A Fire Alarm Programmer is responsible for configuring, testing, and troubleshooting fire alarm systems to ensure they operate correctly and comply with safety regulations. They work with various fire alarm panels, input custom settings, and integrate systems with other security and building automation systems. Their role often includes reading blueprints, collaborating with engineers and technicians, and performing on-site inspections. Fire Alarm Programmers play a crucial role in maintaining life safety by ensuring fire alarm systems function efficiently in emergencies.

What are the daily responsibilities of a fire alarm programmer?

As a Fire Alarm Programmer, your day often includes configuring and testing fire alarm control panels on-site or remotely, troubleshooting system errors, and updating software or firmware as needed. You will frequently collaborate with installation technicians, project managers, and sometimes end users to ensure system functionality meets safety codes and client requirements. Documentation and record-keeping are also a regular part of the role to track settings, updates, and compliance. The work environment can vary from job sites to office settings, offering variety and the opportunity to problem-solve both independently and as part of a team.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a fire alarm programmer?

To thrive as a Fire Alarm Programmer, you need a solid understanding of fire alarm codes, electronic systems, and programming logic, often backed by relevant technical education or certifications such as NICET. Familiarity with industry-standard fire alarm control panels, proprietary programming software, and general wiring schematics is essential. Strong attention to detail, effective problem-solving, and clear communication skills are important soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure systems are configured correctly and safely, help resolve technical issues efficiently, and support effective collaboration with clients and installation teams.

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Infographic showing various Fire Alarm Programmer job openings in Nevada as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 4% Temporary, and 8% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $65,568 per year, or $31.5 per hour.

Commercial Fire Protection Project Manager

The Contractor Consultants

Reno, NV • On-site

$89K - $121K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Commercial Fire Protection Project Manager Lead Operational Excellence and Protect Lives at IFSS


Job Overview

  • Company: Intelligent Fire Systems & Solutions (IFSS)
  • Pay rate: Competitive salary, based on experience
  • Department: Construction / Project Management
  • Location: Reno, Nevada
  • Reports To: Regional Manager
  • FLSA Status: Exempt
  • Job/Employment Type: Full-Time
  • Project Scope: Commercial fire-life safety construction projects (fire alarm, very early warning, and specialized life-safety solutions)


The Opportunity

You will take the helm of vital commercial safety installations, steering projects from initial pre-construction planning through final closeout. Operating out of the Reno/Sparks area, you will be given the ownership and structural backing required to protect properties and human lives by ensuring high-consequence safety systems are built right every single time.


How You Will Make an Impact

  • End-to-End Execution: Direct commercial safety construction projects to guarantee complete compliance with budgets, design specs, code updates, and strict timelines.
  • Scheduling Excellence: Develop, sequence, and manage detailed project schedules utilizing Gantt charts, look-ahead parameters, or CPM methods.
  • Cross-Functional Communication: Serve as the centralized point of contact across internal leadership, site supervisors, field teams, vendors, and clients.
  • Document Control: Actively track and resolve RFIs, look-aheads, submittals, change orders, punch lists, and project risk registers.
  • Financial & Quality Controls: Partner with estimating and procurement teams to forecast costs, manage changes, track material pipelines, and conduct quality control inspections at key project milestones.
  • Safety Leadership: Coordinate site-specific safety protocols, ensuring absolute jobsite adherence to OSHA guidelines, personal protective equipment (PPE) deployment, and local building safety codes.


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Core Competence: Proven capability to successfully coordinate and manage commercial project scopes, schedules, budgets, and closeout protocols.
  • Documentation Skills: Sharp aptitude for reading, interpreting, and coordinating construction drawings, contracts, specifications, and workflows.
  • Mobility & Compliance: Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record for local travel to Reno/Sparks jobsites; compliance with background and standard pre-employment checks.
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent.


Preferred Qualifications & Experience

  • Industry Focus: 3 to 5 years of project management experience specifically within commercial fire protection, fire alarm, MEP, low-voltage, or specialty subcontractor construction environments.
  • Advanced Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, or Business.
  • Certifications: OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification; NICET credentials, fire protection certifications, or corporate project management certifications (PMP/CAPM).
  • Software Toolkit: Familiarity with modern construction stack platforms such as BuildOps, Procore, Bluebeam, or Microsoft Project.


Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary tailored to your individual portfolio and depth of field experience.
  • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life-safety insurance structures.
  • Dedicated company vehicle privileges or travel reimbursement structures for active job site routing.
  • Accrued paid time off (PTO) allocations alongside recognized company holidays.


About Us

Intelligent Fire Systems & Solutions (IFSS) is a fire-life safety construction and service company founded in 2014 with a clear and unwavering purpose: to protect lives, property, and peace of mind. Built on decades of industry expertise, IFSS delivers fire alarm, very early warning, and life-safety solutions with precision, care, and an uncompromising commitment to doing the work the right way every time. At IFSS, life safety is more than a trade; it is a responsibility we take personally.


Intelligent Fire Systems & Solutions (IFSS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.