Fire Sprinkler Designer - Design, BIM & Career Growth

FIRETROL PROTECTION SYSTEMS, INC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Education sponsorship

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

FIRETROL PROTECTION SYSTEMS, INC. is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer to create design drawings and calculations for permitting and construction across healthcare, storage, and commercial projects. Proficiency with AutoSprink and BIM Navisworks coordination is preferred.

NICET Level 1 in Water-Based System Layout is recommended. The role involves independent work under the Design Manager, coordinating with project teams, performing hydraulic calculations, and reviewing drawings for permit

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of fire protection design experience.
• Familiarity with AutoSprink and BIM Navisworks coordination preferred.
• NICET Level 1 in Water-Based System Layout.
• Familiar with NFPA 13, 14, 20, 22 and FM Global Standards.
• Technical understanding of wet, dry, preaction and deluge systems.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection systems using architect-generated drawings and coordination with field and design teams.
• Perform hydraulic calculations as required.
• Review design drawings before fabrication and submittal for permit.
• Coordinate with Design Manager on drawing schedules and project timelines.
• Attend site visits and meetings to gather information and resolve coordination issues.
• Communicate changes and discrepancies to field foremen and other stakeholders.
• Ensure submittals meet engineer requirements and fit within available space.

Skills

Reading drawings

Math skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Education

NICET Level 1 - Water-Based System Layout

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

FIRETROL PROTECTION SYSTEMS, INC. is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer to create design drawings and calculations for permitting and construction across healthcare, storage, and commercial projects. Proficiency with AutoSprink and BIM Navisworks coordination is preferred.

NICET Level 1 in Water-Based System Layout is recommended. The role involves independent work under the Design Manager, coordinating with project teams, performing hydraulic calculations, and reviewing drawings for permit