Fire Sprinkler System Designer | Hydraulics, BIM & HydraCAD

Anchor Fire Protection Company Inc; Perkiomenville (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Short term and long-term disability

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler System Designer for our growing team. The role involves NFPA 13/14/20/24 design, HydraCAD drawings, and BIM integration, coordinating with estimating, project management, and fabrication teams.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of layout/calculation experience, NICET II in water-based systems, and strong reading of design drawings, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of fire protection system layout and calculation experience.
• Proficient reading of fire system design drawings.
• NICET II in water-based systems layout is required.
• Knowledge of NFPA 13, 14, 20 & 24 codes.
• Experience with HydraCAD and 3D coordination.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction documents and plans.
• Fire sprinkler design of automatic fire systems, including pumps, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge.
• Create detailed drawings with HydraCAD and BIM.
• Conduct field surveys and assist field personnel with design issues.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and prepare fabrication stock lists.
• Ensure compliance with codes and AHJ requirements.
• Coordinate pre-construction with other trades.
• Identify changes affecting cost, schedule, or labor.

Skills

read fire system drawings

deadline-driven

communication skills

independent work

field coordination

Education

NICET II in water-based systems layout

Tools

HydraCAD

3D coordination software

fire sprinkler design software

Job description

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler System Designer for our growing team. The role involves NFPA 13/14/20/24 design, HydraCAD drawings, and BIM integration, coordinating with estimating, project management, and fabrication teams.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of layout/calculation experience, NICET II in water-based systems, and strong reading of design drawings, with a focus on accuracy and timely delivery.