Fire Sprinkler Designer

Design, Consulting, and Technical Oversight

• Lead or support the design and layout of automatic fire sprinkler systems for a variety of facility types in accordance with NFPA standards, local codes, and project requirements
• Generate fire suppression specifications for water-based fire protection systems
• Perform or review hydraulic calculations, material take-offs, and system sizing, including fire pumps and controllers
• Review, evaluate, and prepare sprinkler, fire pump, and/or special suppression system shop drawing submittal packages

Project Execution and Field Activities

• Act as the owner’s representative for fire protection systems during design, construction, and commissioning phases
• Conduct field surveys, inspections, and regular site walks to verify installation quality, fire safety, and code compliance
• Support testing, commissioning, system acceptance, and emergent site needs, including witnessing tests and providing code interpretations
• Coordinate with AHJs to support permitting, reviews, and project approvals

Client, Contractor, and Team Coordination

• Provide technical consulting and guidance to clients, project managers, contractors, architects, and engineers
• Plan, direct, or execute fire protection–related engineering activities with a high level of contractor engagement
• Assess, review, and approve contractor bids, change orders, and work costs related to fire protection systems
• Prepare, present, and deliver clear, technically sound reports and recommendations to clients

Quality, Compliance, and Leadership

• Support companywide QA/QC reviews to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with codes and standards
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior designers, engineers, and consultants, as appropriate to level

Minimum Requirements

• Five (5) or more years of experience in fire protection system design or consulting, with emphasis on automatic sprinkler systems and fire pump design
• Proficiency with industry-standard design and calculation tools such as AutoCAD, REVIT, HydraCAD, SprinkCAD, or similar software

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including NFPA 13, 14, 20, and/or 25. - NICET Water-Based Systems Layout Certification preferred; NICET Level II or higher strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes, life safety standards, and local jurisdictional requirements
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including strong technical report writing
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting client and schedule commitments

Additional Considerations

• Candidates with significant industry experience in fire protection design, inspection, or code consulting are desired. Additional Information

• Relocation will be offered to individuals with the right experience who are interested in permanent relocation or a short-term relocation (2 year commitment). Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.***

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Jensen Hughes will occasionally augment a recruiting search through agencies for certain positions when business conditions warrant. Jensen Hughes will not accept resumes, inquiries or proposals from recruiting agencies as an acceptable method to consider a candidate. 3rd party recruiting agencies must sign a standard Jensen Hughes agreement after being evaluated and accepted by a Human Resources or Talent Acquisition manager, or member of the talent acquisition team. Hiring managers and employees of Jensen Hughes are not authorized to accept resumes, engage in fee-based searches through recruiting firms or sign a search agreement. Please note this policy does not apply to “staffing firms” or firms that are involved with hiring temporary staff. Any recruiting agency interested in being considered may contact our recruiting team at jensenhughesrecruiting.com.