Fire Alarm Design Manager

Impact Fire Services, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Fire Services, LLC seeks a seasoned fire sprinkler design engineer in Houston. You will design systems for commercial and industrial sites, perform site surveys, and prepare piping layouts and hydraulic calculations. You will mentor junior staff and collaborate with clients, consultants, and project teams to ensure codes and approvals are met.

The role requires NFPA knowledge, experience with wet/dry/deluge systems, and proficiency in AutoCAD or AutoSPRINK. A Texas RME-G license is a plus.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in fire sprinkler design.
• Familiar with NFPA standards and FM Global guidelines.
• Technical understanding of wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or AutoSPRINK and MS Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Design fire sprinkler systems for commercial and industrial applications.
• Assist management with oversight, training, and mentoring of design staff.
• Provide technical assistance for multiple projects during bidding, design, permitting, and construction.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and project personnel.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

Drafting

Hydraulic calculations

Education

NICET Level II or higher

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoSPRINK

HydraCad

Job description

To be considered, applicant must be experienced in the design of automatic fire sprinkler systems to include site-survey, field routing of piping, drafting, hydraulic calculations, AHJ submittals, and material listing. Applicant must be proficient with AutoCad, HydraCad, or AutoSprink programs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design fire sprinkler systems for commercial and industrial applications.
• Assist management with oversight, training, and mentoring of design staff.
• Provide technical assistance for multiple projects during bidding, design, permitting, and construction.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and project personnel.

Job Qualifications:

• Three years’ experience in fire sprinkler design
• NICET Level II or higher certification
• Must be familiar with NFPA standards and FM Global guidelines.
• Technical understanding of fire sprinkler design including wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or AutoSPRINK and MS Office programs
• Texas RME-G license a plus