Fire Sprinkler Designer

Summit Fire Protection

The Role

Overview

Design fire sprinkler systems, perform hydraulic calculations, and manage submittal packages.

Key Responsibilities

  • hydraulic calculations
  • fabrication lists
  • field surveys
  • submittal packages
  • sprinkler design
  • closeout docs

Tasks

-Assist field personnel with design related installation issues. -With assistance from the Design Manager, a Senior Sprinkler Designer, or others, prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials for job. -Perform hydraulic calculations for each design. -Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes. -With assistance from the Design Manager, a Senior Sprinkler Designer, or others, perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure. -Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner. -Participate in design kick off meetings. -Participate in coordination meetings with contractor. -Prepare submittal packages to send to (AHJ) Authority Having Jurisdiction and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval. -Design automatic sprinkler systems including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems using working knowledge of fire sprinkler codes. -Prepare and submit final job close-out documents after final acceptance testing.

Requirements

  • hydracad
  • sprinkcad
  • microsoft office
  • nicet ii
  • hs diploma
  • sprinkler designer

What You Bring

-Construction experience, Mechanical aptitude, basic and advanced math skills, required. -Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required. -Familiarity with HydraCad, SprinkCAD and/or other CAD software, preferred. -Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required. -HS Diploma or equivalent required. -Understand and follow SFP’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. -1-2 years’ experience as sprinkler designer, required. -Employee must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project. -Must be able to comply with SFP’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement. -Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers. -NICET II or NICET III and/or state required certification required. Equivalent experience will be considered assuming individual pursues NICET education.

Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program -Paid Vacation and Holidays -Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid -Employee Referral Program -401(k) Plan with Company Match -Vision Insurance -Dental Insurance -Flexible Spending Accounts -Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid -Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents -Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity -Medical Insurance

The Company

About Summit Fire Protection

-Specializes in fire protection systems for a range of sectors, including commercial, industrial, and residential. -Offers a full range of services including design, installation, testing, and maintenance of fire protection systems. -Known for tackling large-scale projects like complex industrial facilities, high-rise buildings, and critical infrastructure. -Expertise spans across sprinkler systems, fire alarms, fire suppression, and life safety services. -Pioneers in using advanced technologies for fire protection, delivering reliable, cutting-edge solutions. -Operates nationally, with a reputation for providing exceptional customer service and high-quality solutions. -Has worked on high-profile projects in the healthcare, education, and manufacturing sectors, among others.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Commercial

Educational

Special Hazards

Security Clearance

-must comply with sfp’s drug and alcohol policy and background screening requirements, which may include customer‑specific checks.