Senior Sprinkler Designer

Summit Fire & Security; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security in Houston seeks a Senior Designer to operate with minimal supervision, completing project designs and submittals in line with quality documents and procedures. The role focuses on designing automatic sprinkler systems, performing hydraulic calculations, and coordinating with AHJ to secure approvals.

Responsibilities include submittal packages, field surveys, design coordination with contractors, and training design trainees.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• NICET II or NICET III and/or state certification required.
• 5–10 years' experience as sprinkler designer.
• Construction experience, Mechanical aptitude, basic and advanced math skills, required.

Responsibilities

• Design automatic sprinkler systems including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre‑action, and deluge systems using working knowledge of fire sprinkler codes.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for each design.
• Prepare submittal packages to AHJ and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.
• Participate in coordination meetings with contractor.
• Participate in design kick‑off meetings.
• Prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials for job.
• Perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure.
• Assist field personnel with design‑related installation issues.
• Prepare and submit final job close‑out documents after final acceptance testing.

Skills

English communication

Microsoft Office

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

NICET II/III certification

Tools

HydraCad

Job description

Job Summary

The Sr. Designer position responsible for operating with minimal supervision while completing project designs and submittals. Expected to be very familiar with SFS's quality documents, procedures, and work instructions as they relate to the design function.

Essential Job Duties

• Design automatic sprinkler systems including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre‑action, and deluge systems using working knowledge of fire sprinkler codes.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for each design.
• Prepare submittal packages to send to Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.
• Participate in coordination meetings with contractor.
• Participate in design kick‑off meetings.
• Prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials for job.
• Perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure.
• Assist field personnel with design‑related installation issues.
• Prepare and submit final job close‑out documents after final acceptance testing.
• Understand and follow SFS's Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Employee must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.
• Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes.
• Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
• Assist design manager with reviewing submittal drawing and fabrication lists to ensure accuracy.
• Train design trainees on all applicable aspects of fire protection design.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully; however, in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• NICET II or NICET III and/or state required certification required. Equivalent experience will be considered assuming individual pursues NICET education.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements

• 5‑10 years' experience as sprinkler designer, required.
• Construction experience, Mechanical aptitude, basic and advanced math skills, required.

Communication Skills

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Systems and Software Skills

• Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required.
• Familiarity with HydraCad and/or other CAD software, preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS's Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, drive, twist, and reach above and below shoulders. Employee will frequently be required to drive and walk for periods.

Work Environment

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Employees will occasionally be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards, and noise. Employee will occasionally be required to wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action employer.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.