Fire Sprinkler Designer

Century Fire Protection; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Century Fire Protection is seeking a Fire Protection Designer to design sprinkler systems for diverse projects and ensure field installation aligns with drawings. You will prepare submittals, perform field surveys, and assist with installation issues to support project success.

The role requires a GED or equivalent and 1–3 years of experience; NICET is a plus. Proficiency with SprinkCad, AutoCAD or HydroCAD is preferred. Great growth opportunities are offered across our expanding offices.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years related experience preferred; NICET certification a plus.
• Proficiency with SprinkCad, AutoCAD or HydroCAD is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection sprinkler systems for industrial, commercial and residential projects.
• Submit design plans to leadership for approval and obtain permits as required.
• Calculate dimensions and resize figures for production.
• Develop designs within allocated hours for each job.
• Review work orders and manuals to identify critical dimensions.
• Prepare submittal packages and correspondence to gain design approval.
• Prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication and requisition materials.
• Perform field surveys to verify design suitability for structures.
• Assist field personnel with design-related installation issues.
• Prepare and submit final close-out documents after acceptance testing.

Skills

Fire design

Field surveys

Design collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

NICET Certification a plus

Tools

SprinkCad

AutoCAD

HydroCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Century Fire Protection Houston - Magnolia, TX 77355

Position Type: Full Time

DIV. 166 - Houston, TX

Summary

Responsible for designing fire protection systems for industrial, commercial and residential applications, completing project designs and submittals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design fire protection sprinkler systems, including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems, with accuracy and detail to enable field installation with few design errors.
• Submit design plans to proper department leadership for approval and obtain permits as required.
• Calculate figures to convert design dimensions to resizing dimensions specified for subsequent production.
• Design fire protection sprinkler systems within allocated hours for each job.
• Review work order and procedural manuals to determine critical dimensions of design.
• Prepare submittal packages and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.
• Prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials for job.
• Perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure.
• Assist field personnel with design related installation issues.
• Prepare and submit final job close-out documents after final acceptance testing.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. NICET Certification a plus.

Computer Skills

SprinkCad preferred, AutoCad, or HydroCAD, Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Additional Requirements

• Pre-employment Drug Screen

What's in it for you?

Century Fire Protection is one of the largest and most successful full-service fire protection companies based in the Southeast and we are still growing! There are a wide range of positions and countless opportunities for career growth. Each employee is empowered to do their job and serve our clients. There is no better place to work in the industry!

We are experts in design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of all types of fire protection systems in virtually all commercial markets for each stage of a building's life cycle. Headquartered in Duluth, GA, Century Fire has more than 20 offices across seven states including Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

Benefits

We believe our people are our biggest asset and as such, we offer comprehensive benefits, education, and training to ensure employees succeed and grow. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Relief Fund
• Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident

Century Fire Protection is a GREAT place to work! Come and GROW WITH US!