Fire Sprinkler System Designer — HydraCAD & BIM

Sciens Building Solutions; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions seeks an experienced Fire Sprinkler System Designer to join our team in Perkiomenville, PA. This role focuses on design of automatic fire systems, including pumps and various configurations, with detailed HydraCAD drawings and BIM integration.

The candidate will read plans, perform hydraulic calculations, coordinate with estimating, project management, field crews, and fabrication teams, and ensure code and AHJ compliance under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• NICET Level II in water-based systems layout.
• 2–5 years of fire protection system design experience.
• Ability to read and interpret fire system design drawings.
• Proficient in NFPA 13, 14, 20 & 24 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 using HydraCAD; design onto engineered drawings with BIM.
• Conduct field surveys and assist field personnel with design issues.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and detail stock lists for fabrication.
• Ensure compliance with codes and AHJ requirements; coordinate pre-construction with other trades.

Skills

NFPA knowledge

Hydraulic calculations

HydraCAD

BIM coordination

Reading drawings

Fire protection layout

Education

NICET Level II (water-based systems layout)

Tools

HydraCAD

Fire design software

Job description

Sciens Building Solutions seeks an experienced Fire Sprinkler System Designer to join our team in Perkiomenville, PA. This role focuses on design of automatic fire systems, including pumps and various configurations, with detailed HydraCAD drawings and BIM integration.

The candidate will read plans, perform hydraulic calculations, coordinate with estimating, project management, field crews, and fabrication teams, and ensure code and AHJ compliance under tight deadlines.