Fire Sprinkler Designer

Apic Solutions, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

APIC Solutions in Oklahoma City is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer to design, coordinate, and manage automatic sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. You will work on diverse projects, including data center installations, while upholding safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include hydraulic calculations, NFPA compliance, BIM modeling, field surveys, and preparing submittals and close-out documentation, with collaboration across design

Qualifications

• Applicable degree from a technical school or college.
• 5+ years of experience as a fire sprinkler designer.
• Experience with specialized fire sprinkler layout software (AutoCAD/HydraCad preferred).
• NICET II or NICET III certification, or ability to obtain
• Strong knowledge of NFPA standards.
• Demonstrated quality computer skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design wet, dry, and pre-action sprinkler systems, including fire pumps, standpipes, and water storage tanks.
• Perform hydraulic calculations to ensure system efficiency and compliance.
• Ensure all sprinkler designs meet NFPA standards, specifications, engineered drawings, and AHJ requirements.
• Review construction contract documents, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare comprehensive submittal packages for AHJ and Engineers of Record.
• Create stock lists for all materials to be used throughout projects.
• Perform BIM modeling on specific projects and participate in coordination meetings.
• Conduct field surveys of existing buildings and perform on-site visits as needed.
• Communicate effectively with design team members, project managers, general contractors, engineers, and architects.
• Assist field personnel with installation issues and technical questions.
• Prepare all job close-out documentation.
• Operate with minimal supervision while completing designs and submittals in a timely manner.

Skills

NFPA standards knowledge

Communication skills

Reading drawings

Education

Technical degree from a technical school or college

Tools

AutoCAD

HydraCad

BIM software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer to join our team at APIC Solutions. You will be responsible for designing, coordinating, and managing fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, including ongoing data center installations, while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Design wet, dry, and pre-action automatic sprinkler systems, including fire pumps, standpipes, and water storage tanks
• Perform hydraulic calculations to ensure system efficiency and compliance
• Ensure all sprinkler designs meet NFPA standards, specifications, engineered drawings, and AHJ requirements
• Review construction contract documents, drawings, and specifications
• Prepare comprehensive submittal packages for AHJ and Engineers of Record
• Create stock lists for all materials to be used throughout projects
• Perform BIM modeling on specific projects and participate in coordination meetings
• Conduct field surveys of existing buildings and perform on-site visits as needed
• Communicate effectively with design team members, project managers, general contractors, engineers, and architects
• Assist field personnel with installation issues and technical questions
• Prepare all job close-out documentation
• Operate with minimal supervision while completing designs and submittals in a timely manner

About APIC Solutions

At APIC Solutions, we are a customer-focused organization that believes in a team approach to develop multi-level relationships with our prospects and customers. We are seeking a team player who is willing to strategize with and include their teammates to provide SERVICE BEYOND EXPECTATIONS to our clients.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Applicable degree from a technical school or college
• 5+ years of experience as a fire sprinkler designer
• Experience with specialized fire sprinkler layout software (AutoCAD/HydraCad preferred)
• NICET II or NICET III certification, or ability to obtain
• Strong knowledge of NFPA standards
• Demonstrated quality computer skills
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, drawings, and specifications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with BIM software
• Experience with data center projects

Required Certifications/Licenses

• NICET II or NICET III certification (or ability to obtain)