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Sciens Building Solutions

Fire Sprinkler System Designer

Sciens Building Solutions, Hudson, NH, United States


THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL

Sciens Building Solutions is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler System Designer. This is a key position for our growing team that requires knowledge and attention to detail in all aspects of NFPA 13,14, 20 & 24. This position will work closely with our estimating, project management, field, and fabrication teams.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (and doing well!)
  • Read and interpret construction documents and plans.
  • Fire sprinkler design of automatic fire systems, including fire pumps, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and maintain individual schedule and completion dates.
  • Create detailed drawings through the use of HydraCAD software.
  • Use BIM to design system onto engineered drawings.
  • Conduct field surveys and assist field personnel with design-related installation issues.
  • Perform hydraulic calculations and detail stock lists for fabrication.
  • Ensure work complies with applicable codes and AHJ requirements.
  • Pre-construction coordination with other trades.
  • Excellent organizational, decision-making, and communication skills.
  • Knowledge of fire industry.
  • Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
  • Identify changes in projects that impact cost, schedule, or labor requirements.
  • Working knowledge of wet, dry, and pre-action systems, as well as backflows and fire pumps.
WHAT WE LIKE ABOUT YOU
  • Two to five years of fire protection system layout and calculation experience.
  • Experience with installation of underground piping.
  • NICET level II in water-based systems layout.
  • HydraCAD and 3D coordination experience.
  • Experience with fire sprinkler industry design software.
  • Ability to read fire system design drawings
  • Proficient in NFPA 13, 14, 20 & 24 code requirements.
  • Ability to read fire system design drawings.
WHAT WE'RE BRINGING TO THE TABLE
  • Competitive salary based on qualifications.
  • Paid time off plan and holidays.
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Short term and long-term disability.
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans with options.
  • Life insurance.
  • Professional career development opportunities.