Senior Design Engineer

SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER – FIRE SPRINKLER (On-site | Charlotte, NC)

Ready to design advanced sprinkler systems that protect businesses and save lives across North Carolina? Your designs can make a real difference and be life-saving.

Join a growing organization where your expertise will help shape innovative solutions. If you're ready to make an impact, we may have the perfect role for you!

Overwatch Fire & Security LLC, an affiliated company of Sentinel Safety & Security LLC, is expanding its Charlotte, NC team with the addition of a Senior Design Engineer. We are a leading provider of fire protection systems, with a rich history in the industry. For the past six years, Sentinel's companies have ranked among the top five fire protection and sprinkler companies in Engineering News-Record (ENR).

The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for designing fire protection systems, ensuring quality and compliance throughout the process, and collaborating with project management and the sales team.

• An exciting opportunity where innovation meets impact!
• Full benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance products as well as a 401k plan with match, PTO and holiday pay.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for assigned projects
• Partner with sales, purchasing, fabrication, installation, and service teams to deliver compliant, high-quality designs on schedule
• Coordinate independently with engineers, contractors, and AHJs
• Ensure designs comply with state and local water-based fire sprinkler standards
• Conduct site reviews and building surveys as needed
• Submit plans to general contractors and owners in accordance with project specifications
• Finalize fabrication methods with key stakeholders
• Prepare final shop drawings with all required details
• Generate material lists for completed designs
• Assemble the foreman’s package with all required forms and paperwork
• Complete all required closeout documentation

• 5+ years of current fire sprinkler design experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of NFPA standards 13, 13R, 13D, 14, 20, and 25
• Design experience in AutoSPRINK or HydraCAD
• Understand code compliance and local AHJ requirements for standard systems
• Able to complete BIM coordination
• Proficient in mathematical concepts such as geometry, fractions, and measurement
• Aptitude to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, codes, standards, specifications, safety rules, and operating and maintenance instructions
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Effective communication skills, both in person and electronically
• Proven ability to manage time effectively and maintain strong organization
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

If you’re driven by quality, impact, and meaningful work, this is your opportunity to make a difference. Please apply here. We look forward to meeting you!

Overwatch Fire & Security, LLC and Sentinel Safety & Security, LLC are Equal Opportunity Employers.