Fire Sprinkler Designer

1 month, 1 week ago
Full-time
Senior
Operations
Jensen Hughes

Jensen Hughes

Jensen Hughes is a global leader in safety, security, and risk-based engineering and consulting services for the built environment. With a team of engineers, scientists, and consultants, they offer a wide range of services including fire protection sys...

Construction & Engineering
1K-5K
Founded 1980

Description

  • Lead or support the design and layout of automatic fire sprinkler systems 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 for sprinkler systems, fire pumps, and controllers.
  • Review and prepare shop drawing submittal packages for sprinkler, fire pump, and special suppression systems.
  • Act as the owner’s representative for fire protection systems during design, construction, and commissioning phases.
  • Conduct field surveys, inspections, and 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.
  • Provide technical consulting and guidance to clients, project managers, contractors, architects, and engineers.
  • Assess and approve contractor bids, change orders, and work costs related to fire protection systems.
  • Prepare, present, and deliver reports and recommendations to clients.
  • Support QA/QC reviews and mentor junior designers, engineers, and consultants as appropriate.

Requirements

  • 5+ 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.
  • 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.
  • Significant industry experience in fire protection design, inspection, or code consulting is desired.
  • Willingness to relocate permanently, relocate short-term for 1 year, or travel weekly to the job site (3 nights in town, 4 days on site, 1 day remote).

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