Fire Sprinkler System Designer

Sabah International; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 59,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Medical & vision

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler System Designer. This role requires expertise in NFPA 13, 14, 20 and 24 and will collaborate with estimating, project management, field and fabrication teams to ensure precise layouts and compliant designs.

You will read construction documents, design systems including wet, dry, pre-action and deluge, create drawings with HydraCAD, use BIM, perform hydraulic calculations, conduct field surveys, and coordinate pre-construction

Qualifications

• Two to five years of fire protection system layout and calculation experience.
• Ability to read fire system design drawings.
• Working knowledge of wet, dry, and pre-action systems, as well as backflows and fire pumps.
• HydraCAD and 3D coordination experience.
• Experience with fire sprinkler industry design software.
• Experience with installation of underground piping.
• Ability to read fire system design drawings.
• Proficient in NFPA 13, 14, 20 & 24 code requirements.
• NICET level II in water-based systems layout.
• Knowledge of Fire and Life Safety industry.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently with some supervision.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• Able to pass background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction documents and plans.
• Fire sprinkler design of automatic fire systems, including fire pumps, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and maintain individual schedule and completion dates.
• Create detailed drawings through the use of HydraCAD software.
• Use BIM to design system onto engineered drawings.
• Conduct field surveys and assist field personnel with design-related installation issues.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and detail stock lists for fabrication.
• Ensure work complies with applicable codes and AHJ requirements.
• Pre-construction coordination with other trades.
• Identify changes in projects that impact cost, schedule, or labor requirements.

Skills

Fire protection layout

HydraCAD

3D coordination

NFPA 13/14/20/24

BIM

underground piping

field surveys

design software

Tools

HydraCAD

BIM

Job description

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler System Designer. This is a key position for our growing team that requires knowledge and attention to detail in all aspects of NFPA 13,14, 20 & 24. This position will work closely with our estimating, project management, field, and fabrication teams.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (and doing well!)

• Read and interpret construction documents and plans.
• Fire sprinkler design of automatic fire systems, including fire pumps, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and maintain individual schedule and completion dates.
• Create detailed drawings through the use of HydraCAD software.
• Use BIM to design system onto engineered drawings.
• Conduct field surveys and assist field personnel with design-related installation issues.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and detail stock lists for fabrication.
• Ensure work complies with applicable codes and AHJ requirements.
• Pre-construction coordination with other trades.
• Identify changes in projects that impact cost, schedule, or labor requirements.

WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU

• Two to five years of fire protection system layout and calculation experience.
• Ability to read fire system design drawings.
• Working knowledge of wet, dry, and pre-action systems, as well as backflows and fire pumps.
• HydraCAD and 3D coordination experience.
• Experience with fire sprinkler industry design software.
• Experience with installation of underground piping.
• Ability to read fire system design drawings
• Proficient in NFPA 13, 14, 20 & 24 code requirements.
• NICET level II in water-based systems layout.
• Knowledge of Fire and Life Safety industry.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to work independently with some supervision.
• Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• Able to pass background check and pre-employment drug screening.

WHAT WE’RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE

• Competitive salary based on qualifications.
• Paid time off plan and holidays.
• 401(k) matching.
• Short term and long-term disability.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
• Life insurance.
• Professional career development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.

$43-$55 per hour, final offer based on experience