Senior Fire Sprinkler Designer — BIM/Navisworks Expert

FIRETROL PROTECTION SYSTEMS, INC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Career growth opportunities

Sponsorship for training/education

Job summary

Firetrol Protection Systems in Houston, TX is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer to produce design drawings and calculations for permitting and construction across diverse projects. Proficiency in AutoSprink and BIM coordination (Navisworks) is required, with NICET Level 3 in Water-Based System Layout preferred.

The ideal candidate will work with minimal supervision, coordinate with the Design Manager, perform hydraulic calculations, review drawings, and attend site visits to ensure design intent

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years fire protection design experience.
• BIM (Navisworks) experience required.
• Texas NICET Level 3 a plus.
• Familiar with NFPA 13, 14, 20, 22 and FM Global Standards.
• Technical understanding of Fire Sprinkler Design including Wet, Dry, Preaction, and Deluge type systems.
• AutoCAD experience and third party software training

Responsibilities

• Produce design drawings and calculations for permitting and construction.
• Coordinate with the Design Manager on drawing schedules.
• Perform hydraulic calculations as required.
• Complete stock listing for fabrication shop as required.
• Review all design drawings in detail before fabrication.
• Coordinate with the Design Manager on drawing schedules in conjunction with operations for permit and fabrication schedule.
• Review all design documents prior to submittal for permit and architect/engineer review.
• Attend project meetings and jobsite visits, as needed.
• Documents and advises all parties of any discrepancies, unclear intent or missing information that will affect coordination or design intent.
• Communicates with the field foremen throughout the design process, making notes of any necessary changes made as a result of coordination.
• Reviews submittals for size, quantity and design to ensure they meet engineer requirements, will fit in available space, and are compatible with equipment purchased from other vendors.

Skills

AutoSprink

Navisworks BIM

AutoCAD

NFPA standards

Independent worker

Coordination

Education

NICET Level 3 in Water-Based System Layout

Tools

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Firetrol Protection Systems in Houston, TX is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer to produce design drawings and calculations for permitting and construction across diverse projects. Proficiency in AutoSprink and BIM coordination (Navisworks) is required, with NICET Level 3 in Water-Based System Layout preferred.

The ideal candidate will work with minimal supervision, coordinate with the Design Manager, perform hydraulic calculations, review drawings, and attend site visits to ensure design intent