Fire Sprinkler System Designer

Absolute Protective Systems Inc; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler System Designer. This role focuses on NFPA 13, 14, 20 & 24 compliance, coordination with estimating, project management, field, and fabrication teams.

The designer will read construction documents, draft detailed drawings using HydraCAD, and use BIM to place systems on engineered drawings. Field surveys and hydraulic calculations support fabrication and cost control.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of fire protection system layout and calculation experience.
• Ability to read fire system design drawings.
• NFPA 13, 14, 20 & 24 knowledge and code requirements.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction documents and plans.
• Fire sprinkler design of automatic fire systems, including pumps and various systems.
• Create detailed drawings with HydraCAD and BIM on engineered drawings.
• Conduct field surveys and assist field personnel with design issues.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and prepare stock lists for fabrication.
• Coordinate pre-construction with other trades and ensure compliance with codes.

Skills

Fire protection layout

Reading construction drawings

Hydraulic calculations

BIM coordination

3D coordination

Communication

Education

NICET Level II in water-based systems layout

Tools

HydraCAD

Fire protection design software

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

Thank you for considering a career with Sciens Building Solutions! We're excited about your interest in joining our team and look forward to learning more about you. "Sciens" is Latin for "knowledgeable and skilled." We take that definition to heart by using our collective experience to do meaningful work in the world- protect people and property through sophisticated life safety, security, communication and electrical systems.