Fire Protection System Designer – HydraCAD/NFPA Expert

Sciens Building Solutions; Perkiomenville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler System Designer in Perkiomenville, PA. You will read construction documents, design systems (wet/dry/pre-action), and produce detailed HydraCAD drawings.

You will also utilize BIM to integrate designs onto engineered drawings and support field teams. The role requires familiarity with NFPA 13, 14, 20 & 24, hydraulic calculations, and field coordination.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of fire protection system layout and calculation experience.
• Ability to read fire system design drawings.
• Proficient in NFPA 13, 14, 20 & 24 code requirements.
• NICET Level II in water-based systems layout.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• Able to pass background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction documents and plans.
• Design fire sprinkler systems including pumps and various systems.
• Create detailed drawings with HydraCAD; use BIM for integration.
• Conduct field surveys and assist with installation issues.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and prepare stock lists for fabrication.
• Ensure compliance with codes and AHJ requirements.
• Coordinate pre-construction with other trades and track changes.

Skills

Fire protection design

Read drawings

NFPA 13/14/20/24

HydraCAD

BIM coordination

Hydraulic calculations

Field surveys

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

NICET Level II – water-based systems layout

Tools

HydraCAD

BIM software

3D coordination tools

Fire sprinkler design software

Job description

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler System Designer in Perkiomenville, PA. You will read construction documents, design systems (wet/dry/pre-action), and produce detailed HydraCAD drawings.

You will also utilize BIM to integrate designs onto engineered drawings and support field teams. The role requires familiarity with NFPA 13, 14, 20 & 24, hydraulic calculations, and field coordination.