[Hiring] Fire Alarm Specialist Lead @Wesco

Role Description

As the Fire Alarm Specialist Lead, you will serve as a trusted technical advisor supporting the WESCO Global Solutions business. This role provides advanced expertise across low‑voltage, life‑safety, and fire alarm technologies while supporting complex opportunities across the Communications and Security Solutions (CSS), Electrical and Electronic Solutions (EES), and Utility and Broadband Solutions (UBS) organizations. You will support sales teams by delivering accurate take‑offs, Bills of Material (BOMs), plan reviews, and technical guidance, including specialized support for fire alarm system design and quoting. This position also contributes to the development of WESCO’s emerging fire‑alarm service offerings and collaborates closely with internal technical resources to scale customer deliverables.

• Establish WESCO’s credibility with end‑user customers by acting as a technical liaison across communications, security, electrical, and life‑safety technologies, including fire alarm system fundamentals.
• Position standards‑based technology solutions and provide education that aligns with customer needs. Deliver BOMs, design documentation, and written specifications, including support for fire alarm take‑offs, plan reviews, and RFP evaluations.
• Align with WESCO business leaders as a technical resource within assigned territories, providing coaching, solution strategy, and technical guidance to sales representatives.
• Utilize the Core Engineering and Solutions Support teams to delegate drafting, modeling, and documentation tasks, improving turnaround time and solution accuracy.
• Participate in advanced technical training and continued education to maintain expertise in system architectures, including fire alarm system design principles and applicable industry standards.
• Serve as a liaison to key Vendor Liaison/Technology Alliance Partner (TAP) manufacturers, including those within the fire alarm and life‑safety ecosystem. Identify opportunities to specify TAP vendor products and reinforce WESCO’s position as a trusted advisor.
• Support customer visits to WESCO’s Corporate Lab for technology and product evaluation, acting as a subject matter expert when required.
• Collaborate with internal leaders to help build and expand WESCO’s fire alarm program and future team capabilities.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent years of technical experience required
• Licenses/Certificates/Designations e.g. CFPS or NICET
• 9+ years of experience in the technical field of design, implementation and/or commissioning
• 5 years experience designing using Visio or Bluebeam
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Possess a customer-centric mindset
• Demonstrate strong technical knowledge in specialist field with confident public speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to travel 10% - 25%
• Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or engineering discipline, or equivalent years of technical experience preferred
• CFPS or NICET Fire Alarm Systems (Level II, III, or IV) preferred
• Experience supporting or specifying fire alarm solutions within a distribution or integrator environment

Requirements

• This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.
• For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents.
• For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

Benefits

• Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans.
• Additional details about benefits are available.

Company Description

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.