Design Team Lead

Olympic West Fire; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Olympic West Fire seeks an experienced Team Lead for advanced fire sprinkler system design, code application, and mentorship. You will guide design deliverables, ensure quality, and help resolve complex technical issues while supporting team capability development.

You will act as a technical leader, mentor designers, review drawings and calculations, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to drive project success and compliance with NFPA standards and company requirements.

Qualifications

• NICET certification and/or 5+ years of current fire sprinkler design experience required.
• Expert knowledge of relevant NFPA standards.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and provide technical guidance.
• Advanced knowledge of code compliance, hydraulic calculations, system sizing, constructability, and best practices.
• Working knowledge of CAD and design platforms such as AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, AutoSPRINK, or HydraCAD.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, codes, standards, and technical documents.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate/technical degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design complex fire sprinkler systems and prepare shop drawings, hydraulic calculations, material lists, and related technical documentation.
• Develop, coordinate, and optimize fire protection designs using CAD and design platforms.
• Conduct site reviews to support design accuracy and project requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on NFPA standards, code compliance, and water-based fire protection design requirements.
• Collaborate with sales, purchasing, fabrication, installation, service, and project management to meet objectives and schedules.
• Lead coordination with customers, contractors, AHJs, and multiple disciplines to support approvals and constructability.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

NFPA standards

Mentorship

BIM coordination

Communication

Education

NICET certification or equivalent experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM 360

AutoSPRINK

HydraCAD

Job description

The Team Lead serves as a senior technical design resource, responsible for complex fire sprinkler system design, advanced code application, and mentoring other designers. This role provides technical guidance, supports team capability development, promotes consistency and quality in design deliverables, and helps resolve complex technical issues. The position functions as a mentor and technical leader rather than as the formal supervisor of assigned employees.

Role and Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Design Duties:

• Design complex fire sprinkler systems, including preparation of shop drawings, hydraulic calculations, material lists, and related technical documentation.
• Use required fire protection-related software platforms to develop, coordinate, and optimize fire protection system designs.
• Conduct site reviews or building surveys as needed to support design accuracy and project requirements.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on applicable NFPA standards, code compliance, and water-based fire protection system design requirements.
• Collaborate with sales, purchasing, fabrication, installation, service, project management, and other internal stakeholders to support project objectives, schedules, and deliverable quality.
• Lead coordination with customers, contractors, AHJ’s, and multiple disciplines to support approvals, constructability, and successful project outcomes.

Team Leadership & Oversight Duties:

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to designers as needed to support departmental standards and individual development.
• Conduct peer review of drawings, calculations, and related design documents to promote accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable codes, standards, and company requirements.
• Support the onboarding and training of new or less experienced employees through knowledge transfer, instruction, and practical guidance.
• Collaborate with the Design Manager to promote the consistent application of established design standards, workflows, best practices, and documentation procedures.
• Identify and communicate opportunities to improve processes, standardize work, and increase team efficiency.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• NICET certification and/or 5+ years of current fire sprinkler design experience required.
• Expert knowledge of relevant NFPA standards.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical work and provide effective mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Advanced knowledge of code compliance, hydraulic calculations, system sizing, constructability, and fire protection design best practices.

Qualifications and Education Requirements (continued)

• Working knowledge of one or more CAD and design software platforms such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk BIM 360, AutoSPRINK, or HydraCAD.
• Ability to complete BIM coordination and interpret blueprints, codes, standards, specifications, and related technical documents.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide constructive guidance and collaborate across functions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and other required technical tools.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate’s degree, technical degree, or equivalent industry training preferred.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects, tools, or controls. This position requires mobility with minimal physical exertion.

Working Conditions

Usual office working conditions. Noise levels are typical of most office environments. You may be exposed to sound and noise levels that are distracting on a jobsite.

We believe it is our responsibility to ensure that each of us works safely and productively, goes home healthy, and considers the environment in our actions every day. Management is committed to providing a safe and healthy work setting and protecting the environment as a key tenet of our culture and a primary mission. All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OHSA policies established by Mosaic 360 and shall have high values for safety awareness and be mindful of environmental impacts associated with each job task.

The above declarations are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described or of the skills and abilities required to perform the job. Rather, they describe only the general requirements of the job.