Senior Fire Sprinkler System Designer — Lead CAD & Codes

Sciens Building Solutions; Perkiomenville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on quals

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) matching

Short and long-term disability

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Professional career development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced sprinkler designer to craft NFPA-compliant sprinkler systems, prepare detailed CAD drawings with AutoSprink and HydraCAD, and perform hydraulic calculations.

You will review designs with engineers and drafters, ensure code compliance, and lead a small team to timely project completion while coordinating with sales and project managers.

Qualifications

• Five years of sprinkler system layout and hydraulic calculation experience.
• NICET Level III certification in water-based systems layout.
• Ability to create detailed drawings using 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.

Responsibilities

• Design sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA and project specifications.
• Review designs with team members and drafters.
• Create detailed CAD drawings and perform hydraulic calculations.
• Review designs before submission to ensure quality and code compliance.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Lead a team to complete design tasks and coordinate with sales and project managers.
• Assist management in organizing and planning work and developing a quality service program.
• Advise drafters to meet goals and objectives and ensure AHJ compliance.

Skills

CAD drafting

NFPA knowledge

Fire sprinkler design software

Reading drawings

5+ years experience

Education

NICET Level III in water-based systems layout

Tools

AutoSprink

HydraCAD

Job description

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced sprinkler designer to craft NFPA-compliant sprinkler systems, prepare detailed CAD drawings with AutoSprink and HydraCAD, and perform hydraulic calculations.

You will review designs with engineers and drafters, ensure code compliance, and lead a small team to timely project completion while coordinating with sales and project managers.