Senior Fire Sprinkler System Designer

Anchor Fire Protection Company Inc; Perkiomenville (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

PTO and holidays

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Medical, dental, vision plans

Life insurance

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Anchor Fire Protection Company Inc is seeking a sprinkler design engineer in Pennsylvania to design systems per NFPA and project specs. You will create CAD drawings and perform hydraulic calculations, review designs for code compliance, and lead a design team while coordinating with sales and project managers.

The role requires NICET III certification, five years of experience, and strong NFPA knowledge. You will ensure AHJ compliance and contribute to ongoing quality improvements within the

Qualifications

• Five years of sprinkler system layout and hydraulic calculation experience.
• NICET Level III in water-based systems layout.
• Ability to create detailed drawings using CAD software.
• Proficient in NFPA 13, 14, 20 & 24 code requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA and project specifications.
• Review designs before submission to ensure quality and code compliance.
• Create detailed CAD drawings and perform hydraulic calculations.
• Lead a design team and coordinate with sales and project managers.
• Ensure designs comply with AHJ requirements and company policies.

Skills

Sprinkler design

Hydraulic calculations

Team leadership

CAD drafting

NFPA knowledge

Reading drawings

Time management

Communication

Education

NICET Level III in water-based systems layout

Tools

AutoSprink

HydraCAD

CAD software

Job description

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.