Fire Protection Designer III

HARRISON FRENCH & ASSOCIATES LTD-posted 2 days ago

Full-time • Mid Level

Bentonville, AR

501-1,000 employees

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As a Fire Protection Designer III at HFA, you’ll play a key role in designing and hydraulically calculating fire protection sprinkler systems and fire alarm systems for a variety of commercial, industrial, and retail facilities nationwide. You’ll take ownership of your projects from start to finish—working under the direction of a licensed fire protection engineer—and be a trusted expert on design decisions, system performance, and code compliance. You’ll also mentor junior designers, review designs for quality, and collaborate with other HFA disciplines—including architecture, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering—to create seamless, high-performing building systems.

Deliver completed construction documents on most client and/or project types, as well as provide high level of service for all phases of design.
Communicate effectively to be seen as highly knowledgeable and/or an expert when discussing design challenges or projects, both internally and externally.
Independently develop, implement, and draft construction documents for any project and/or project type (or at least major portions), as well as solve most design challenges that arise on a project.
Apply their knowledge gained through experience and knowledge of recognized national standards to most project types, with minimal oversight from Fire Protection Engineer.
Thorough knowledge of software assisting programs, such as HydraCad, and be able to apply throughout the design process.
Good understanding of fire protection/building codes and how they affect design decisions in a project.
Able to design and draft fire sprinkler, fire alarm and fire protection underground supply piping systems, including riser diagrams, for most projects.
Serve as Fire Protection Design Lead or provide major quality control, training, or other technical functions for the company.
Proficient in AutoCAD and/or REVIT. Designer should be able to train new employees on company standards, drafting techniques, and answer technical design questions for Sprinkler/Alarm Systems.
Work in a collaborative environment with Architects and other Engineers to develop construction documents based on a clients' requirements, including performing project management functions, quality control, or other duties as necessary.
Provide quality control on their own projects as well as others, with minimal oversight from Fire Protection Engineer or Fire Protection Design Lead.
Have direct client contact, unless in a strictly technical role for the company.
Establish projects budgets, with approval of supervisor, and work with team to ensure those projects are financially successful, unless in a strictly technical role for the company.
Able to select and design Fire Sprinkler/Alarm systems and equipment, controls and provide energy calculations on most project types.
Able to write specifications for most project types.

Proficient in Revit, AutoSprink, and related design tools
Familiar with high-rise alarm systems, voice evacuation, and Honeywell fire alarm systems
Strong understanding of NFPA codes, fire protection standards, and building codes
Ability to develop code-compliant sprinkler, alarm, and underground piping system designs, including riser diagrams
Skilled in performing hydraulic and battery load calculations
BSME, BS Fire Engineering, or equivalent experience
3+ years of experience in fire alarm design

NICET Level III (or higher) in Fire Alarm Systems strongly preferred

Travel perks — earn airline miles, hotel points, and rental car rewards while visiting sites (15–20% travel)
Competitive salary and benefits, including medical/dental, life and disability insurance, flexible time off, employee owned, and 401(k) with employer match
Access to industry-leading design tools and technology
A professional, engaging, and rewarding work environment where your ideas are valued

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