Fire Sprinkler Designer

Century Fire Protection; Magnolia (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Century Fire Protection in Houston is seeking a qualified designer to design fire protection sprinkler systems for industrial, commercial and residential applications. You will prepare submittals, fabrication lists, and assist field personnel to ensure design accuracy and timely installation.

Responsibilities include field surveys, permit submissions, and final close‑out documentation after testing. NICET certification is a plus; HS diploma or GED and 1–3 years related experience are typical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination.
• NICET certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection sprinkler systems, including pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre‑action, and deluge systems with accuracy for field installation.
• Submit design plans to leadership for approval and obtain permits as required.
• Calculate figures to convert design dimensions for production.
• Design within allocated hours per job.
• Review work orders and manuals to determine critical design dimensions.
• Prepare submittal packages and correspondence to achieve design approval.
• Prepare fabrication lists and requisition materials for the 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 acceptance testing.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

Project documentation

Field surveys

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NICET certification is a plus

Tools

SprinkCad

AutoCAD

HydroCAD

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: DIV. 167, Houston, TX

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 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.

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