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.