Fire Sprinkler System Designer

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler System Designer. This is a key position for our growing team that requires knowledge and attention to detail in all aspects of NFPA 13, 14, 20 & 24. This position will work closely with our estimating, project management, field, and fabrication teams.

• Read and interpret construction documents and plans.
• Fire sprinkler design of automatic fire systems, including fire pumps, wet, dry, pre‑action, and deluge systems.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and maintain individual schedule and completion dates.
• Create detailed drawings through the use of Hydra
  
  CAD software.
• Use BIM to design system onto engineered drawings.
• Conduct field surveys and assist field personnel with design‑related installation issues.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and detail stock lists for fabrication.
• Ensure work complies with applicable codes and AHJ requirements.
• Pre‑construction coordination with other trades.
• Excellent organizational, decision‑making, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of fire industry.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
• Identify changes in projects that impact cost, schedule, or labor requirements.
• Working knowledge of wet, dry, and pre‑action systems, as well as backflows and fire pumps.

• Two to five years of fire protection system layout and calculation experience.
• Experience with installation of underground piping.
• NICET level II in water‑based systems layout.
• Hydra
  
  CAD and 3D coordination experience.
• Experience with fire sprinkler industry design software.
• Ability to read fire system design drawings.
• Proficient in NFPA 13, 14, 20 & 24 code requirements.
• Ability to read fire system design drawings.

• 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.

Thank you for considering a career with Sciens Building Solutions! We’re excited about your interest in joining our team and look forward to learning more about you. “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.