Sprinkler Systems 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 Auto Sprink 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.
• 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 preferred.
• Auto Sprink 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.

• 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.

$35 - 38 per hour based on experience