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.