Fire Protection Designer

TG Gallagher; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Dental plans

401(k) with company contribution

Quarterly bonuses

Generous PTO and holidays

Growth opportunities

Town Hall events

Job summary

TG Gallagher seeks a Fire Protection Designer to design sprinkler layouts for life science, healthcare and higher education projects in the greater Boston area. You will work under the sprinkler operations manager to coordinate with MEP trades and perform hydraulic calculations, field surveys, and bid-support tasks.

Join a leading mechanical construction and maintenance provider offering growth opportunities, robust benefits, and a dynamic project environment in New England.

Qualifications

• At least 3+ years of sprinkler design and calculations experience.
• Strong technical background in mechanical, plumbing, and/or fire protection systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards and codes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design layouts of fire sprinkler systems, including coordination with other MEP trades
• Perform hydraulic calculations and stock listing
• Attend virtual and project coordination meetings
• Perform field surveys and hydrant flow tests
• Provide occasional support to estimating department to prepare / review bid drawings

Skills

Sprinkler design

Fire protection systems

NFPA standards

MS Office

Project management

Team player

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

If you're a self-starter ready to find and seize opportunity, you'll find the support and resources here to truly thrive. TG Gallagher is the leading provider of mechanical construction and maintenance services throughout New England.

TG Gallagher is seeking a Fire Protection Designer to design sprinkler system layouts for fire protection projects for our life science, healthcare and higher education clients located in and around the greater Boston area.

DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT SPECS?

• A client-first mentality where everything you do is done with the intention of creating strong client relationships
• A self-starter with a deep desire to grow and continuously learn; easily adapts to new processes and technologies
• Unquestionable character with high level of integrity
• Possesses solid communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as organizational skills
• Possesses high-standards across the board- from your own contributions to the people you work with to the projects you work on. Your goal is to make a positive difference for the clients, each other, and the company.
• Goal-oriented self-starter with strong time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working under the supervision of our sprinkler operations manager, the fire sprinkler designer will:

• Design layouts of fire sprinkler systems, including coordination with other MEP trades
• Perform hydraulic calculations and stock listing
• Attend virtual and project coordination meetings
• Perform field surveys and hydrant flow tests
• Provide occasional support to estimating department to prepare / review bid drawings

WHY WORK FOR TGG?

• A dynamic work environment with engaging and state of the art projects in life science, healthcare, and higher education
• Robust Medical and Dental plans with low-cost deductibles and premiums
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability and Life insurance at no expense to you
• 401(k) plan to help you save for retirement, PLUS a company contribution and profit sharing
• Quarterly bonuses
• Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays
• Opportunities for growth and development at all stages of your career
• Quarterly company Town Halls and employee get-togethers

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 3+ years previous experience performing sprinkler design and calculations
• Strong technical background in mechanical, plumbing, and/or fire protection systems
• Knowledge of NFPA standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects at once in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and flexible team player
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and efficient
• Commitment to providing premier customer service

TG Gallagher provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.