Senior Fire Protection Designer

Senior Fire Protection Designer

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fire protection professional to lead the design and coordination of complex industrial and manufacturing projects. In this role, you will develop high-quality fire protection system designs, perform hydraulic calculations, and create detailed BIM models that support successful project delivery from pre-construction through permitting. Working closely with engineering and construction teams, you will help ensure technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and efficient execution across multiple projects. The position offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment where your technical expertise, leadership, and attention to detail will directly contribute to safe and reliable building solutions.

Accountabilities

• Lead the design and coordination of multiple industrial and manufacturing fire protection projects from pre-construction through final design.
• Collaborate with pre-construction teams during bid pursuits by providing technical support, hydraulic calculations, layout assistance, and constructability input.
• Produce detailed fire protection system designs, stock listings, hydraulic calculations, and accurate project documentation.
• Develop and maintain high-quality 3D BIM models while participating in BIM coordination meetings with multidisciplinary project teams.
• Work closely with engineering teams to obtain permitting approvals and ensure designs comply with applicable codes and project requirements.
• Manage competing priorities across multiple projects while maintaining quality, accuracy, and project schedules in a fast-paced environment.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams and clients by providing responsive communication and professional technical support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and perform additional design-related responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in fire protection system design, preferably supporting industrial or manufacturing projects.
• NIET Certification required; NIET Level III certification preferred.
• Strong expertise in hydraulic calculations, fire protection layouts, blueprint interpretation, and system design.
• Proficiency with HydraCAD, AutoSPRINK, Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and HASS software.
• Experience developing 3D BIM models and participating in multidisciplinary BIM coordination processes.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, communication, collaboration, and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and customer service.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement, professional development, and technical skill growth.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and team-oriented work environment.
• Meaningful projects across industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.
• Supportive company culture focused on innovation, excellence, safety, and employee success.
• Financial security and employee benefit programs designed to support long-term well-being.
• Opportunity to contribute to impactful projects that improve safety and performance for customers nationwide.