Fire Sprinkler Design Engineer

Summit Fire Protection; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire Protection in Omaha, NE seeks a Fire Sprinkler Designer to design automatic sprinkler systems and prepare submittals. The role requires familiarity with SFP quality documents and strong math and CAD skills.

Responsibilities include hydraulic calculations, coordination with contractors, field surveys, and preparing final close-out documents. NICET II/III certification and 1–2 years’ experience are preferred; HydraCad or SprinkCAD experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• NICET II or NICET III certification (or pursuing) or state-required certification.

Responsibilities

• Design automatic sprinkler systems including pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for each design.
• Prepare submittal packages for Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and communications to obtain design approval.
• Coordinate with contractor during project.
• Participate in design kickoff meetings.
• Prepare fabrication lists and requisition materials with supervision.
• Conduct field surveys to ensure design suitability for structure.
• Assist field personnel with design-related installation issues.
• Submit final job close-out documents after acceptance testing.
• Follow safety program and related policies.
• Attend seminars to stay updated on codes and standards.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external customers.

Skills

English communication

Mechanical aptitude

Math proficiency

Office software

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

NICET II or NICET III certification

Tools

HydraCad

SprinkCAD

Job description

Summit Fire Protection in Omaha, NE seeks a Fire Sprinkler Designer to design automatic sprinkler systems and prepare submittals. The role requires familiarity with SFP quality documents and strong math and CAD skills.

Responsibilities include hydraulic calculations, coordination with contractors, field surveys, and preparing final close-out documents. NICET II/III certification and 1–2 years’ experience are preferred; HydraCad or SprinkCAD experience is a plus.