Designer

Impact Fire; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay—every Friday

Healthcare benefits

401(k) company match

Paid time off & holidays

Disability insurance

Job summary

Impact Fire Services, LLC is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer in Austin to perform on-site surveys and design work for fire sprinkler systems. You will draw ground-up designs, run hydraulic calculations, and manage stocklists while collaborating with a skilled team in a fast-growing company.

Ideal candidates have HydraCAD experience, NICET certification, and a strong understanding of AHJ submittal procedures. Training and advancement opportunities are available within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Competent working knowledge of NFPA 13.
• 2 years of fire sprinkler design experience with HydraCAD.
• Experience with general submittal procedures to AHJ.
• NICET Level 2 in Water-Based Systems Layout (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site surveys of existing fire sprinkler systems with accuracy.
• Draw ground-up new fire sprinkler systems.
• Run hydraulic calculations.
• Run and check stocklists.

Education

NICET Level 2 in Water-Based Systems Layout

Tools

HydraCAD

RME-G

Job description

Established in 2009, Impact Fire Services was the vision of a group of experienced industry professionals that wanted to build a best-in-class fire protection and life safety company. Through superior customer service and technical expertise, we have developed long-standing relationships with the leading businesses in our markets. We are a full-service fire protection company, providing installation, maintenance, inspection, monitoring, and retrofit of fire safety systems. Come join a dynamic team of fire protection professionals, many of whom carry NICET and manufacturer certifications in leading brands. Impact Fire has deep experience supporting many industries including retail, healthcare, education and restaurants. Today, we operate over 52+ district offices and employ over 2,100 employees across multiple states throughout the USA.

At Impact Fire Services you can learn a trade with multiple career paths in fire and life safety while benefiting from an employee focused company culture that allows you to gain mentorship and training provided by leading experts at one of the fastest growing companies in the industry. Whether you have transferable skills, prior industry experience, or are looking to start your journey, our apprenticeship programs will give you the support and knowledge you need to go further in your career.

Why work with us?

At Impact Fire, we are a group of hardworking, dedicated fire protection professionals committed to protecting lives and property from fire. Our cohesive team spirit and customer service-oriented culture are expressed in all that we do. We operate with the belief that every team member plays a critical role in our success. We operate in 52+ district office locations across the United States, supporting industries ranging from retail and healthcare to education and restaurants.

Benefits of joining Impact Fire Services

When you join Impact Fire you will receive:

• Competitive compensation

• Pay is on a weekly cycle, every Friday

• Career Advancement Opportunities

• Competitive benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and holidays

• Company paid short and long-term disability

• Immediately vested in our 401(k) company match

• Full-time employees participate in our Shared Ownership Program which offers a monetary bonus aligned to the company's long-term success. This program fosters an ownership mindset and ensures that every employee meaningfully shares in the success they help create.

• Exceptional guidance and support from our managers

• Collaborative culture & environment

• Robust training opportunities with company reimbursement upon achieving required licensing

• Apprenticeship programs for fire sprinkler, fire alarm and inspection positions

• Opportunity to work alongside some of the best talent in the fire protection industry

SIGN ON BONUS: up to $10,000

Impact Fire is looking for a Fire Sprinkler Designer to join their growing team in Austin.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Ability to perform on-site surveys of existing fire sprinkler systems with accuracy

• Ability to draw ground up new fire sprinkler systems

• Ability to run hydraulic calculations

• Ability to run and check stocklists

REQUIREMENTS

Preferred

• 5 years of fire sprinkler design experience with HydraCAD

• Experience with Fire Pump design

• Experience with Standpipes

• Experience with Storage design

• NICET Level 2 in Water-Based Systems Layout

• RME-G preferred.

Required

• Competent working knowledge of NFPA 13

• 2 years of fire sprinkler design experience with HydraCAD

• Experience with general submittal procedures to AHJ

Successful completion of a drug test and pre-employment background screening is required. MVR checks are required for all driving positions.

We look forward to talking with you about career opportunities with Impact Fire Services.

Employment with an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veterans.