Fire Sprinkler Designer - Design & BIM for Fire Protection

Firetrol Protection Systems, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Firetrol Protection Systems, Inc. is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer to create fire protection design drawings and calculations for permitting and construction on diverse projects including healthcare, storage occupancies, and commercial facilities.

The candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of fire protection design experience, familiarity with AutoCAD and BIM/Navisworks, and knowledge of NFPA 13, 14, 20, and 22. Strong coordination with the design manager and field teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of fire protection design experience.
• NFPA 13/14/20/22 and FM Global Standards familiarity.
• Technical understanding of wet, dry, preaction, and deluge systems.
• AutoCAD experience and third party software training.

Responsibilities

• Produce fire protection design drawings and hydraulic calculations for permitting and construction.
• Coordinate designs using architect dimensions and structural backgrounds; resolve coordination issues.
• Review and submit design drawings for permits and architect/engineer review.
• Attend project meetings and site visits as needed; perform site surveys.
• Document discrepancies and communicate changes impacting coordination or design intent.
• Review submittals for size, quantity, design, fit with equipment from other vendors.

Skills

Reading drawings

Math

Computer skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

NICET Level 1 - Water-Based System Layout

NICET Level 2 - Water-Based System Layout

Tools

AutoCAD

Navisworks (BIM)

Job description

Firetrol Protection Systems, Inc. is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer to create fire protection design drawings and calculations for permitting and construction on diverse projects including healthcare, storage occupancies, and commercial facilities.

The candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of fire protection design experience, familiarity with AutoCAD and BIM/Navisworks, and knowledge of NFPA 13, 14, 20, and 22. Strong coordination with the design manager and field teams is essential.