Designer, Senior

Job Description

We’re seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer with 3–5 years of relevant experience and NICET Level II certification (with the ability to obtain III). In this role, you’ll collaborate with a high‑performing team, contribute to critical design projects, and help drive results across the organization. This role requires regular work from a nearby Summit office, along with light travel as needed.

Reasonable accommodations will be considered.

The Sr. Designer position is responsible for operating with minimal supervision while completing project designs and submittals. The role requires extensive familiarity with SFS’s quality documents, procedures, and work instructions as they relate to the design function.

• 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 the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.
• Participate in coordination meetings with contractors.
• Participate in design kick‑off meetings.
• Prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials for the job.
• Perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for the 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 drawings and fabrication lists to ensure accuracy.
• Train design trainees in all applicable aspects of fire protection design.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.

• 3–10 years’ experience as a sprinkler designer, required.
• Construction experience, mechanical aptitude, basic and advanced math skills, required.

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

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

• 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.

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

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

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. Employees will occasionally be required to wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

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