Fire Sprinkler Designer

Century Fire Protection; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Short-term & Long-term Disability

Job summary

Century Fire Protection located in Overland Park, Kansas is seeking a Fire Protection Designer responsible for creating designs for fire sprinkler and suppression systems across commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with NFPA standards and collaborating closely with project teams to produce accurate designs.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of relevant experience, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, and knowledge of fire safety codes. The position supports medical, dental, vision benefits, and a 401(K) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of fire sprinkler design experience in relevant projects.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards and local codes.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create fire sprinkler system designs, including layout drawings and hydraulic calculations.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA standards and project specifications.
• Collaborate with field teams to address design changes.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

Hydraulics

AutoCAD proficiency

Collaboration with teams

Education

High school diploma or technical degree

NICET Level II or III in Fire Protection Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

Responsible for developing designs for fire sprinkler and suppression systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects; ensures compliance with NFPA standards, local codes, and project specifications, while collaborating with project managers, engineers, and field teams to produce accurate, constructible designs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create fire sprinkler system designs, including layout drawings, hydraulic calculations, and material specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with NFPA standards, local codes, and project specifications.
• Review construction drawings and coordinate with architects, engineers, and project managers.
• Prepare design submittals, shop drawings, and permit packages.
• Collaborate with field personnel to address constructability issues and design changes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of designs and revisions.
• Participate in design reviews and quality control checks.
• Stay current with fire protection standards, codes, and industry best practices.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma, technical or degree preferred, and 2-5 years of fire sprinkler design experience; experience in commercial, industrial, or multi-family projects; knowledge of fire sprinkler systems, hydraulics, and NFPA standards; proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or other fire protection design software; ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements; NICET Level II or III in Fire Protection Engineering preferred.

Computer Skills

• Microsoft Office Applications; proficiency with CAD software.

Physical Demands

• Primarily office based; occasional site visits may be required; prolonged periods of computer and desk work; walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, bend, stoop, and navigate uneven surfaces, lift up to 25-30lbs.; visual acuity required to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications; may occasionally be exposed to varying weather conditions, dust, or noise while on job sites.

Benefits

• 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