Senior Fire Sprinkler System Designer

Sciens Building Solutions; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO & holidays

401(k) matching

Short/Long term disability

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Career development opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking a Senior Fire Sprinkler System Designer in Perkiomenville, PA. You will design sprinkler systems per NFPA codes and project specs, produce detailed CAD drawings, and perform hydraulic calculations to ensure safety and compliance.

Lead a design team, review work for quality, coordinate with sales and project managers, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining tight deadlines and high standards.

Qualifications

• Five years of sprinkler system layout and hydraulic calculations.
• NICET Level III in water-based systems layout.
• Proficient with CAD and fire sprinkler design software.
• Ability to read fire sprinkler design drawings and NFPA codes 13, 14, 20, 24.
• Strong leadership and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design sprinkler systems per NFPA and project specs.
• Create detailed drawings using CAD and perform hydraulic calculations.
• Review designs to ensure quality and code compliance.
• Lead a design team and coordinate with sales/project managers.
• Assist management in improving design processes.

Skills

Five years of layout & hydraulics

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Education

NICET Level III in water-based systems layout

Tools

AutoSprink

HydraCAD

CAD software

Job description

Senior Fire Sprinkler System Designer page is loaded## Senior Fire Sprinkler System Designerlocations: Perkiomenville, PAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-101250**WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (and doing well!)*** Design sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA and project specifications.* Participate in the review process with other design team members and drafters, as requested by management.* Create detailed drawings using CAD software (such as AutoSprink, HydraCAD, etc) and perform hydraulic calculations.* Review all designs before submitting for approval to ensure they meet Sciens quality standard and code requirements.* Follow all Sciens policies and procedures during daily work activities.* Work independently and lead a team to complete all tasks and related design functions. Routinely work with sales and project managers to ensure the most efficient design while maintaining the highest quality standards.* Assist and provide feedback to the sales and project managers for organizing, planning, and prioritizing work.* Assist management in developing and implementing a quality service program to increase efficiency and proficiencies for the design and engineering department.* Assist management by advising drafters to ensure that their goals and objectives are met.* Ensure design complies with applicable codes and AHJ requirements.**WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU*** Five years of sprinkler system layout and hydraulic calculation experience.* NICET level III in water-based systems layout.* Ability to create detailed drawings using a CAD software.* Experience with fire sprinkler industry design software.* Ability to read fire sprinkler system design drawings.* Proficient in NFPA 13, 14, 20 & 24 code requirements.* Ability to read and interpret fire sprinkler project drawings and specifications.* Strong leadership and time management skills; and the ability to multi-task.* Working understanding of fire sprinkler design.* Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.* Ability to work under tight deadlines with a sense of urgency.* Able to pass background check.**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.\"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.