Senior Fire Sprinkler Design Lead

Century Fire Protection Llc; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-term & Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(K) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Relief Fund

Supplemental Insurance (Critical Illne

Hospitalization & Accident

Job summary

Century Fire Protection in Minnesota is seeking a senior design leader to head the design department for fire sprinkler and suppression systems. You will drive design quality and ensure designs meet NFPA standards and project specs, coordinating with project managers and field teams.

The role requires a strong track record in sprinkler design, leadership experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and hydraulics.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• 3+ years of design team management or supervisory experience.
• NICET Level III or IV preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics, NFPA standards.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and fire protection software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design department for fire sprinkler and suppression systems.
• Oversee design quality, staff performance, and compliance.
• Coordinate with project managers and field teams.
• Review and approve design drawings, calculations, and submittals.
• Develop standards, templates, and workflows.
• Support permitting and AHJ inquiries.
• Participate in client meetings and cross-functional discussions.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

Team leadership

AutoCAD

Revit

Hydraulics

NFPA standards

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma or technical training

NICET Level III/IV preferred

Tools

SprinkCad

HydroCAD

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Century Fire Protection in Minnesota is seeking a senior design leader to head the design department for fire sprinkler and suppression systems. You will drive design quality and ensure designs meet NFPA standards and project specs, coordinating with project managers and field teams.

The role requires a strong track record in sprinkler design, leadership experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and hydraulics.