Fire Sprinkler Designer

Overview

Design and layout fire sprinkler systems, perform hydraulic calculations, ensure code compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• code compliance
• hydraulic calculations
• cad design
• permit coordination
• field verification
• design review

Tasks

-Interpret and apply applicable NFPA standards to the design and/or layout of the sprinkler systems based on the building type, construction type, hazard classification and architectural features. -Actively participate in predesign and review meetings. -Coordinate with team members for permitting and inspection requirements. -Coordinate with team members for listing of required materials. -Perform field check of completed design to verify accuracy, if required. -Communicate with AHJs, contractors, and other trades. -Adhere to company safety policies and procedures to ensure all duties are performed in a safe and professional manner -Coordinate projects to meet delivery dates. -Identify opportunities for cost-saving measures and quality improvement -Work closely with the Estimation department, Design Manager, and Operations Manager to review the scope sheet and requirements of each project. -Provide outstanding customer service -Read and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and contracts. -Coordinate sprinkler system piping with other building components. Perform hydraulic calculations. -Design and layout sprinkler systems using specialized CAD software packages that are based on the AutoCAD platform.

Requirements

• autocad
• hydracad
• nicet
• nfpa
• fire sprinkler
• 2+ years

What You Bring

-Ability to read and interpret architectural, electrical, and mechanical drawings -Strong knowledge of industry codes such as IFC, NFPA, IBC, and NEC -Ability to work in a fast-paced service/construction team environment -Must obtain and retain any licenses that are required by national, state/province, and local codes. -Ability to travel as needed -NICET Level I - IV certification is preferred. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills -Must have experience with designing fire sprinkler systems -Ability to maintain accurate and auditable records -Experience with a variety of system types and manufacturers -Visualizes 3D concepts and solves basic mathematic problems, including geometry and algebra -Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook -Proficient in interpreting and applying applicable NFPA standards, and in reading and interpreting construction documents. -Minimum Experience: 2+ years Fire Protection Design experience or a Fire Sprinkler Design Degree -High School diploma or GED is required -Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is required. HydraCAD is preferred.

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Benefits

-25% jobsite visits as needed -75% Office Setting, including sitting, some bending, some lifting, walking and viewing

About Allied Fire Protection

-Turned a teenage dream into a fire-safety powerhouse. -Grew into a full-service contractor with six Texas offices. -Specializes in fire sprinkler systems, alarm detection, suppression, extinguishers, monitoring, and underground mains. -Engineers systems early in project planning, coordinating BIM designs and municipal requirements for seamless integration. -Manages everything from design and installation to monitoring, maintenance, inspections, and emergency response. -Trusted by industrial, commercial, healthcare, institutional, and residential clients across Texas on flagship projects. -Notable for its veteran-field-tech culture, apprenticeship training, and owners who still lead crews in the field. -Underground work—including water-main taps, vaults, backflow assemblies, and hydrant mains—sets it apart from peers.

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