Applications Engineer

Kidde-Fenwal LLC•Jefferson City, MO

1d•Remote

About The Position

This position provides technical engineering support and design expertise for fire protection systems, with a strong emphasis on special hazard suppression solutions. The role is responsible for developing detailed CAD/BIM drawings (AutoCAD and Revit) that accurately represent mechanical and electrical system requirements, including piping isometrics, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and flow calculations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant fire protection technical experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated expertise in special hazard agent selection and system design, including inert gas, halocarbons, dry chemical, wet chemical, and carbon dioxide systems.
Strong working knowledge of CO₂ systems, including total flooding, deep-seated, and local application designs.
Proficiency in AutoCAD required; Revit experience preferred.
Experience with flow calculation software preferred.
Working knowledge of NFPA standards, particularly NFPA 12, 17, 17A, 72, 101, and 2001.
Strong technical, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

Develop CAD/BIM drawings that accurately represent electrical and mechanical system requirements.
Provide application, product, and engineered solution support to distributors and Regional Sales Managers in a timely manner.
Prepare project estimates using internal estimation tools through review of customer drawings, specifications, plans, and related documentation.
Support consulting engineers and technical personnel in defining appropriate solutions for specific applications.
Create AutoCAD/Revit drawings, including piping isometrics, P&IDs, general equipment diagrams, and perform flow calculations.
Review and comment on customer drawings and engineering calculations.
Enhance distributor and customer knowledge of Kidde Fire Systems products through technical training and documentation.
Monitor project status to ensure design progress and documentation meet established schedules.
Review and verify project documents for completeness, formatting accuracy, and compliance with customer requirements.
Present and discuss project status during weekly meetings.
Independently gather technical data from various internal and external sources to support project development.
Travel as needed to support distributors, including occasional pre-design site visits.