Job Title: Senior Fire Alarm & Life Safety DesignerLocation: [Markham, Ontario, Canada.] — 100% In-Office / On-Site

Department: Electrical & Instrumentation / Fire Protection Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time | Work from Office

Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Fire Alarm Designer to join our engineering team on a full time, in-office basis. In this role, you will work collaboratively with our on-site engineering team leading the design, drafting, and detailed engineering of fire detection, alarm, and suppression control systems for complex industrial environments—specifically within the Oil & Gas and Power Generation sectors.

The ideal candidate will have strong working knowledge of North American life safety codes (NFPA 72 and CAN/ULC-S524), extensive proficiency in AutoCAD, and hands-on experience producing full design packages—including P&IDs;, General Arrangement drawings, and complete wiring/terminal diagrams. Familiarity with major industrial fire & gas control platforms—specifically Notifier and Scame Systemi—is essential for this role.

Work Environment & Location Details

- Work Arrangement: Work from Office (Full-time on-site at our [City, State/Province] office location).
- Team Collaboration: Direct, face-to-face collaboration with interdisciplinary engineering teams, drafting leads, and project managers.

Key Responsibilities &

• Duties

- System Design & • Engineering:

- Design robust, reliable fire alarm, gas detection, and fire suppression integration systems in compliance with NFPA 72 (National Fire Alarm and Signal Code) and CAN/ULC-S524 (Standard for Installation of Fire Alarm Systems).
- Develop system architectures and panel layouts utilizing Notifier fire alarm systems and Scame Systemi fire & gas safety equipment/controllers for industrial environments.
- Ensure all designs meet stringent industrial safety standards applicable to hazardous areas (Classified/Ex environments),



typical of Oil & • Gas facilities and Power plants.

- Perform voltage drop, battery sizing, and loop load calculations for NACs (Notification Appliance Circuits) and SLCs (Signaling Line Circuits).
- Drafting & • CAD Deliverables:

- Utilize AutoCAD to produce high-quality, precise design drawing packages from initial concept through to IFC (Issued for Construction) status.
- Develop P&IDs; (Piping & • Instrumentation Diagrams)

for fire & gas systems, integrated firewater/deluge systems, and clean agent fire suppression systems.
- Create General Arrangement (GA) Drawings, including equipment layout plans, panel interior/exterior layouts, and device location drawings.
- Develop detailed Wiring Diagrams and Terminal Block Diagrams, ensuring accurate representation of field devices, control panels, loop interfaces, and auxiliary interlocks (HVAC shutdown, damper control, ESD interfaces).
- Project & • Interdisciplinary Coordination:

- Collaborate on-site with E&I; (Electrical & • Instrumentation), Process, Piping, and Mechanical teams to ensure seamless intersystem integration.

- Participate in in-person design reviews, client meetings, hazard assessments (HAZOP/SIL), and site model walkthroughs.
- Prepare Cause & • Effect (C&E;) matrices and functional design specifications (FDS) for life safety systems.

- Review equipment procurement submittals, vendor drawings, and Bill of Materials (BOM).

Required Qualifications & SkillsEducation & Experience

- Education: Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Fire Protection Engineering, Drafting/Design, or a related discipline.
- Experience:



5+ years of dedicated Fire Alarm Design experience, with at least 3 years focused on Oil & Gas(upstream/downstream/offshore) or Power Generation (hydro, thermal, nuclear, or renewables) projects.
- Work Arrangement: Willingness and ability to work full-time out of our office facility.

Technical Proficiencies

- Fire Alarm Hardware & • Systems:

Direct experience or technical familiarity with Notifier fire alarm panels/loop cards and Scame Systemi fire & gas detection systems.
- Standards & • Codes:

Strong, demonstrable expertise in NFPA 72 and CAN/ULC-S524 (plus applicable standards like NFPA 70/NEC, CSA C22.1/CEC, NFPA 101, and ULC S536/S537).
- Software: Advanced mastery of AutoCAD (2D/3D). Experience with AutoCAD Electrical or MicroStation is a strong asset.

- Drafting Deliverables: Deep experience producing:
- Fire & • Gas P&IDs;

- General Arrangement (GA) Plans & • Elevations

- Control Panel Interconnects & • Wiring Schematics

- Terminal Strip Layouts & • Point-to-Point Wiring Diagrams

Soft Skills & Professional Attributes

- High attention to detail with an emphasis on accuracy in complex electrical schematics.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for in-person interface with clients, contractors, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs).
- Ability to manage multiple project deadlines simultaneously in a quick-paced, collaborative office environment.

Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications

- Formal technical training, programming certifications, or vendor authorization on Notifier (e.g., Onyx Series) or Scame Systemi hardware.
- Registered Certified Fire Alarm Technician (CANASA/ASTTBC/NICET equivalent).
- Experience with hazardous area classification (Class I, Div 1/2 or Zone 0/1/2) and intrinsically safe (I.S.) design principles.
- Familiarity with 3D modelling environments (Navisworks, Smart3D, PDMS) for spatial coordination.

📌 Senior Fire Alarm & Life Safety Designer (Markham)
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