Fire Sprinkler Designer
About The Position
The Fire Sprinkler Designer completes project designs and submittals with minimal supervision and is expected to be familiar with SFP’s quality documents, procedures, and work instructions related to the design function. The role designs automatic sprinkler systems and prepares the calculations, approval submittals, fabrication information, and close-out documents needed to support projects from design through final acceptance testing. It also involves coordination with contractors and internal teams, field surveys and installation support, compliance with company safety procedures, and ongoing training to stay current with technology, codes, and standards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- NICET II or NICET III and/or state-required certification; equivalent experience may be considered if the individual pursues NICET education.
- 1–2 years of experience as a sprinkler designer.
- Construction experience, mechanical aptitude, and basic and advanced math skills.
- Ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English with employees and customers.
- Ability to operate a computer and use Microsoft Office.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to comply with SFP’s Drug and Alcohol policy and background screening requirements, which may include customer-specific requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with HydraCAD, SprinkCAD, and/or other CAD software.
Responsibilities
- Design automatic sprinkler systems, including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems, using working knowledge of fire sprinkler codes.
- Perform hydraulic calculations for each design.
- Prepare submittal packages for the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and handle subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.
- Participate in contractor coordination meetings and design kick-off meetings.
- With assistance from the Design Manager, a Senior Sprinkler Designer, or others, prepare fabrication lists for the pipe fabrication vendor and requisition job materials.
- With assistance from the Design Manager, a Senior Sprinkler Designer, or others, perform field surveys to ensure the design is appropriate for the structure.
- Assist field personnel with design-related installation issues.
- Prepare and submit final job close-out documents after final acceptance testing.
- Understand and follow SFP’s safety program, SDS book, hazardous communication program, policies, and procedures; know where related safety documentation is located on each project.
- Attend seminars or similar education and training sessions periodically to stay current with technology, codes, and standards changes.
- Communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Extensive training opportunities and career advancement.
- Competitive pay and bonus opportunities.
- Affordable benefits package for eligible employees.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Employer-paid long-term disability.
- Employer-paid short-term disability.
- Additional voluntary ancillary benefits, such as accident and hospital indemnity coverage.
- Life insurance for team members and dependents.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee referral program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
