Director of Design & Engineering - Fire Sprinkler Systems

Job Description

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Our client provides comprehensive solutions for the Oil and Gas Industry, catering to exploration, drilling, production, and refining processes.

POSITION TITLE: Director of Design & Engineering - Fire Sprinkler Systems

COMPENSATION: Competitive Salary DOE

BENEFITS: Standard package

LOCATION: Houston, TX

SUMMARY: We are seeking an experienced Director of Design & Engineering to lead the design and engineering function for a growing fire protection company serving industrial and commercial clients. This is a high-impact leadership position for someone with extensive experience in fire sprinkler system design, engineering, project development, and client relationships. The ideal candidate will bring 20+ years of fire sprinkler experience, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to work directly with clients, contractors, engineers, and project teams. This person will play a key role in overseeing design activities while also helping the company grow through existing industry relationships and new business opportunities.

DUTIES AND RESPONABLITIES:

• Lead and oversee the company’s fire sprinkler design and engineering operations
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to design and engineering teams
• Review and oversee fire sprinkler system designs, hydraulic calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Conduct job walks, site visits, field assessments, and project evaluations
• Work closely with customers, general contractors, engineers, architects, and other project stakeholders
• Help develop fire protection solutions for both industrial and commercial facilities
• Review project requirements, plans, specifications, and scope of work
• Ensure designs comply with applicable NFPA, local codes, and industry standards
• Support estimating, proposals, and project development from a technical perspective
• Participate in client meetings and provide technical expertise throughout the sales and project lifecycle
• Identify opportunities to improve design processes, efficiency, quality, and profitability
• Assist with developing and maintaining strong relationships with key customers and industry partners
• Leverage existing relationships within the fire protection, industrial, construction, engineering, and commercial markets to help generate new business
• Partner with company leadership on strategic growth initiatives and market development

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION:

• 20+ years of experience in fire sprinkler design, engineering, or fire protection
• NICET certification is strongly preferred
• Extensive experience designing fire sprinkler systems
• Strong understanding of NFPA standards, fire codes, hydraulic calculations, and fire protection requirements
• Experience conducting job walks and field evaluations
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and plans
• Experience working with industrial and/or commercial clients
• Strong understanding of the full project lifecycle, from design and estimating through installation and completion
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Ability to lead, mentor, and develop design/engineering personnel
• Strong business development mindset with an established network of clients and industry contacts
• Proven ability to identify opportunities and help bring in new business
• Engineering, fire protection, or related technical education is preferred

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