Fire Sprinkler System Designer

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

 
Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler System Designer. This is a key position for our growing team that requires knowledge and attention to detail in all aspects of NFPA 13,14, 20 & 24. This position will work closely with our estimating, project management, field, and fabrication teams.   
 
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (and doing well!)

• Read and interpret construction documents and plans. 

• Fire sprinkler design of automatic fire systems, including fire pumps, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems. 

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and maintain individual schedule and completion dates. 

• Create detailed drawings through the use of HydraCAD software. 

• Use BIM to design system onto engineered drawings. 

• Conduct field surveys and assist field personnel with design-related installation issues. 

• Perform hydraulic calculations and detail stock lists for fabrication. 

• Ensure work complies with applicable codes and AHJ requirements. 

• Pre-construction coordination with other trades. 

• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills. 

• Knowledge of fire industry. 

• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards. 

• Identify changes in projects that impact cost, schedule, or labor requirements. 

• Working knowledge of wet, dry, and pre-action systems, as well as backflows and fire pumps. 

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU

• Two to five years of fire protection system layout and calculation experience. 

• Experience with installation of underground piping. 

• NICET level II in water-based systems layout. 

• HydraCAD and 3D coordination experience. 

• Experience with fire sprinkler industry design software. 

• Ability to read fire system design drawings 

• Proficient in NFPA 13, 14, 20 & 24 code requirements. 

• Ability to read fire system design drawings. 

 
WHAT WE'RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE

• Competitive salary based on qualifications. 

• Paid time off plan and holidays. 

• 401(k) matching. 

• Short term and long-term disability.  

• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options. 

• Life insurance. 

• Professional career development opportunities.