Residential

Kiewit•Cedar Rapids, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Continental Fire Protection is seeking a mid- to senior-level fire sprinkler designer to lead design work on complex projects across its fire suppression market. The designer serves as a technical authority, setting design-quality standards, guiding project teams from concept through installation, and mentoring other designers. The role produces and reviews designs and 3D models, applies fluid mechanics to develop installation drawings and hydraulic calculations, visits project sites for walkdowns, and resolves installation conflicts in the field. The designer also supports designers, project managers, and field crews as a trusted technical resource. The role is based in Continental Fire Protection’s Omaha, Nebraska office and is a full-time, in-office opportunity. Travel is minimal, typically one day or overnight trip every four to six months. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. Continental provides fire protection services including consultation, design, installation, maintenance, testing, and inspection for customers across a range of sectors.

Requirements

At least 10 years of fire sprinkler or fire suppression experience, with a record of delivering complex projects.
Advanced design experience with one or more of the following: BIM, REVIT, AutoCAD, AutoSPRINK, HydroCAD, SprinkCAD, or SolidWorks.
Regular, reliable attendance.
Work productively and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others, individually or in a team environment.
Perform work safely and effectively and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within deadlines; work overtime and weekends as required.
May work at various locations and in varying conditions.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Design, Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field; extensive directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Experience with AutoSPRINK or REVIT; the group primarily uses AutoSPRINK and some REVIT.

Responsibilities

Lead design of complex wet, dry, pre-action, and foam fire sprinkler systems for large-scale and technically demanding projects.
Develop and review detailed shop drawings, field installation drawings, and hydraulic calculations; provide field engineering support and operations planning for accurate, efficient installation.
Direct preparation of shop-drawing and material submittals for review by architects, engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction, and guide them through approval.
Coordinate fire sprinkler design with building structures and other MEP subcontractors, resolving conflicts early to help keep projects on schedule.
Prepare and validate project material stock lists to support accurate procurement.
Provide technical support for field engineering troubleshooting and jobsite installation.
Mentor and train designers and conduct quality-control reviews of their work.
Partner with project managers and estimators to evaluate design approaches and keep engineering, material, fabrication, and labor costs on target.
Prepare as-built drawings for company archives and client files.
Visit project sites for walkdowns and resolve installation conflicts in the field.