Sprinkler Designer

At Piper Fire Protection, A Fortis Fire & Safety Brand, we provide industry-leading fire protection services across the United States. Our ever-growing footprint can be seen in California, Florida, Texas, and Chicago and we are acquiring new brands all the time.

Our team provides a full spectrum of specialized and certified service professionals to support our customers and protect their buildings with the peace of mind of professionally installed and maintained fire and life safety systems.

Here at Piper Fire Protection and throughout our family of brands, we value our employees and offer competitive benefits which include:

• 2 weeks of paid vacation
• 1 week of paid sick time
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• Other paid time off (jury duty, bereavement)
• Competitive pay
• 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Company-paid Short-term Disability
• Supplemental Long-term Disability and Life Insurance Packages
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Position Summary:

As an Experienced Sprinkler Designer, you will play a crucial role in the design and engineering of fire protection systems. You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and clients to create accurate and efficient fire sprinkler system designs that comply with industry codes and standards. This role offers an opportunity to work on diverse projects and make a meaningful impact on fire safety within various settings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Proficiently handle the layout and design of fire sprinkler systems for multiple projects, ensuring strict adherence to all relevant codes, insurance requirements, and the contracted project scope. This includes creating permit drawings, performing hydraulic calculations, and preparing fabrication lists while incorporating insights from architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil drawings.
• Undertake comprehensive site surveys to assess existing conditions and systems, facilitating informed design decisions.
• Initiate the necessary interactions with contractors and local authorities to acquire pertinent files and conduct fire flow testing, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of commercial and industrial construction practices, integrating this knowledge into design solutions.
• Establish effective communication with the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) to address requirements and rectify potential review comments, as necessary.
• Take charge of designing fire sprinkler systems for both new construction and tenant improvement projects, using the latest version of AutoCAD to produce well-organized and comprehensive drawings suitable for on-site installation.
• Skillfully perform hydraulic calculations when needed, ensuring that all submitted calculations accurately reflect the installed systems.
• Prepare and share material, and fabrication lists with relevant departments promptly, maintaining the smooth flow of project execution.
• Be responsible for promptly incorporating any necessary plan adjustments to reflect changes made during fieldwork.
• Exhibit self-motivation and the ability to work independently on multiple projects concurrently, adapting to shifting priorities with agility and efficiency.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Fire Sprinkler System Design, with a proven track record of successful project management and ability to read construction drawings (i.e, architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil drawings)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience with AutoCAD and related Fire Sprinkler Design Software (HydraCAD, AutoSPRINK, Navisworks, Revit, etc.)
• In-depth knowledge of fire protection codes and standards, such as NFPA 13, NFPA 14, and NFPA 20
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate technical information to clients and team members.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in design work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address design challenges effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Effective time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with performing hydraulic analysis.
• Experience with MS Office and essential computer skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• NICET Certification

Physical Demands:

The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and climb stairs, or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety Requirements:

All employees are expected to carry out their work functions in a healthy and safe manner, to always encourage and support safe work practices, and to report and/or rectify any unsafe conditions that may come to their attention immediately.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Must wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as required based on job duties.