Senior Fire Sprinkler Designer
Recruiting Partner: Dennis Grahovic
Lincoln, Nebraska | Construction | Not Remote | $75,000 to $90,000 | Job ID: 179880
Job Summary
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Take ownership of complete fire-sprinkler designs for commercial and industrial projects with an established mechanical and fire-protection contractor. This in-office role combines independent design work, technical coordination, field support, and guidance of less-experienced designers.
Senior Fire Sprinkler Designer Benefits and Compensation:
$75,000–$90,000 annual salary
Full-time, in-office position in Lincoln, Nebraska
Varied commercial and industrial project work
Opportunity to independently manage projects from initial design through fabrication release
Senior Fire Sprinkler Designer Requirements & Qualifications
Must Haves
Current NICET Level II certification in Water-Based Systems Layout
Progressive fire-sprinkler design experience; 5+ years is ideal, with 3–4 years potentially acceptable when gained with one company
AutoSPRINK experience is important
Ability to independently complete full fire-sprinkler design projects
Commercial, industrial, institutional, or similarly complex project experience
Strong hydraulic-calculation and water-supply analysis skills
Working knowledge of NFPA standards and applicable AHJ requirements
Experience coordinating sprinkler designs with other building trades
Experience producing permit, installation, and fabrication-ready documents
Working proficiency with Bluebeam Revu
Ability to manage multiple projects, revisions, and deadlines
Key Design and Project Responsibilities
Review contracts, specifications, drawings, water-supply information, and project criteria before beginning system layout
Establish hazard classifications and design criteria, then complete system layouts and hydraulic calculations
Determine sprinkler spacing, pipe sizing, routing, elevations, hangers, and equipment interfaces
Prepare permit drawings, shop drawings, fabrication drawings, material lists, and supporting documentation
Coordinate designs with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing information
Identify scope gaps and design conflicts, prepare RFIs, and resolve comments before they create field problems
Support Project Managers and field personnel with answers, sketches, revisions, and record-document updates
Check drawings, calculations, material lists, and fabrication information before release
Review work completed by less-experienced designers and provide technical guidance when needed
Senior Fire Sprinkler Designer Preferred Background & Skills
Experience independently designing varied or technically complex systems
Industrial fire-protection project experience
Experience preparing projects for fabrication and field installation
Strong understanding of constructability and installation sequencing
Experience conducting QA/QC reviews
Experience reviewing or mentoring less-experienced designers
Field-verification or site-visit experience
Strong revision-control and document-management habits
JOB ID: 179880
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