Fire Sprinkler Designer

Firetrol Protection Systems•Austin, TX

20d

About The Position

The Fire Sprinkler Designer produces fire protection design drawings and calculations for permitting and construction across project types such as storage occupancies, healthcare, assembly, and mercantile facilities. The role designs systems using architect-generated dimensions and structural backgrounds, identifies and resolves coordination issues, and communicates outstanding issues to relevant parties. The designer works independently with minimal supervision from the Firetrol Protection Systems Design Manager. The role includes performing hydraulic calculations, preparing stock listings for the fabrication shop, reviewing drawings and design documents before fabrication and permit submittal, and coordinating drawing schedules with the Design Manager and operations. The designer may attend project meetings and jobsite visits, conduct site surveys, communicate with field foremen, document discrepancies or missing information, and review submittals for compliance with engineer requirements, space constraints, and compatibility with equipment from other vendors. Firetrol offers competitive wages and benefits, along with training and education opportunities and career growth opportunities.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of fire protection design experience in fire protection systems.
Familiarity with NFPA 13, 14, 20, and 22, and FM Global Standards.
Technical understanding of fire sprinkler design, including wet, dry, preaction, and deluge systems.
AutoCAD experience and third-party software training.
Ability to read and interpret project drawings and specifications.
Competent math ability.
Good basic computer skills.
Detail oriented.
Strong organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Positive attitude.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with people from various backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with AutoSprink.
Experience coordinating using BIM (Navisworks).
NICET Level 1 in Water-Based System Layout is ideal.
NICET Level 2.

Responsibilities

Produce fire protection design drawings and calculations for permitting and construction.
Design fire protection systems using architect-generated dimensions and structural backgrounds.
Identify and resolve elements affecting coordination and communicate outstanding issues.
Perform hydraulic calculations as required.
Complete stock listings for the fabrication shop as required.
Review design drawings in detail before fabrication.
Coordinate drawing schedules with the Design Manager and operations for permit and fabrication schedules.
Review design documents before submittal for permits and architect/engineer review.
Attend project meetings and jobsite visits as needed, and perform site surveys as required.
Document and advise relevant parties of discrepancies, unclear intent, or missing information that may affect coordination or design intent.
Communicate with field foremen throughout the design process and note necessary changes resulting from coordination.
Review submittals for size, quantity, and design to ensure they meet engineer requirements, fit available space, and are compatible with equipment purchased from other vendors.