Fire Protection Systems Designer

Center for Watershed Protection; San Antonio (TX); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled Fire Protection Systems Designer to join its fully remote team. This role involves independently managing design projects while collaborating with division leaders to achieve exceptional design and consulting services. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing fire suppression systems and performing hydraulic calculations, ensuring compliance with NFPA standards. With a supportive work environment, team members enjoy generous paid leave, major holidays off, and flexible scheduling. If you are passionate about fire protection engineering and looking for a role that values your ideas and contributions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

4.5 weeks of paid leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Health & Wellness program

Flexible Fridays-off schedule

Professional development support

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of systems design experience in commercial construction projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and other related software.

Responsibilities

• Design and specify fire suppression systems for various projects.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and assist in preparing fire protection packages.

Skills

Fire Protection Systems Design

Hydraulic Calculations

Problem Solving

Technical Report Writing

Education

NICET Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

AutoSprink

REVIT

Microsoft Office

NAVISworks

Job description

The Fire Protection Systems Designer position requires an experienced designer who is expected to manage their own projects in a positive, supportive, and collaborative environment. As a fully remote company, we are seeking a motivated individual to independently manage their duties to achieve FPCG’s goals of exceptional design and consulting services. Company division leaders will provide guidance, support, and oversight towards achieving FPCG’s goals, and expect a Designer to bring their own passion and ideas to each discussion.

In addition to an autonomous daily workflow, team members are granted 4.5 weeks of paid leave, major holidays off, and a flexible Fridays-off schedule. FPCG also supports its team through a Tuition Reimbursement program, Health & Wellness program, as well as professional development support.

Position Summary:

Competently design and specify either fire suppression systems including wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, deluge, fire pumps, and storage tanks on a wide variety of project types. Some knowledge of special systems such as foam, spray, mist, clean agent, wet/dry chemical, and carbon dioxide is preferred. Perform hydraulic calculations in accordance with various NFPA standards OR voltage drop, battery sizing, amplifier sizing, decibel loss, and various other low-voltage electronics calculations. Assist in the preparation of comprehensive fire protection packages including fire suppression, fire alarm, smoke evacuation, and life safety. Perform ICC, NFPA, or other code analyses. Assist with and write technical reports that are clear and understandable. Apply sound fire protection engineering principles to assist in troubleshooting and solving client-related problems. Perform construction site visits for review of system installation and comparison to construction documents and shop drawings. Assist field personnel in resolving design-related installation issues. The position requires an experienced and competent individual capable of successfully solving challenging problems requiring adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures or criteria. Additional experience with fire alarm, mass notification, security, and other low-voltage life-safety systems is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1-5 years of systems design experience in commercial construction projects
• Proficient in AutoCAD, HydraCAD, AutoSprink, KY Pipe, REVIT or other discipline related software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook
• BIM coordination and NAVISworks experience is a plus
• NICET certified in discipline specialty is a plus, but is not required
• Experience putting together project data
• Experience designing new systems for both wet and dry protection and special hazard systems
• Experience analyzing, reviewing, and interpreting engineered construction documents such as project specifications and systems design drawings
• Experience analyzing, reviewing, and interpreting contract documents