Senior Design Engineer

SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER – FIRE SPRINKLER (On-site | Appleton, WI)

Looking for a role where your designs make a real impact? Join us in creating fire protection systems that safeguard lives and property. Be part of a team that values innovation, safety, and professional development.

Overview:

Fire System Design Works LLC, a sister company to Sentinel Safety & Security LLC, is rapidly growing and looking to expand its team to include an additional Senior Design Engineer in Appleton, WI. We are a leading provider of fire protection systems, with a rich history spanning over 30 years in the industry.

The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for designing fire protection systems, ensuring quality and compliance at every step, and coordinating cross-functionally with sales and operations teams.

What you receive:

• An exciting opportunity where innovation meets impact!
• Competitive salary.
• Full benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance products as well as a 401k plan with match, PTO and holiday pay.

Senior Design Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design commercial fire sprinkler systems for diverse industries
• Perform hydraulic calculations for assigned projects
• Partner with sales, purchasing, fabrication, installation, and service teams to deliver compliant, high-quality designs on schedule
• Coordinate independently with engineers, contractors, and AHJs
• Ensure designs comply with state and local water-based fire sprinkler standards
• Conduct site reviews and building surveys as needed
• Submit plans to general contractors and owners in accordance with project specifications
• Finalize fabrication methods with key stakeholders
• Prepare final shop drawings with all required details
• Generate material lists for completed designs
• Assemble the foreman’s package with all required forms and paperwork
• Complete all required closeout documentation

Senior Design Engineer Qualifications:

Required:

• 5+ years of current fire sprinkler design experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of NFPA standards 13, 13R, 13D, 14, 20, and 25
• Design experience in AutoSPRINK or HydraCAD
• Understand code compliance and local AHJ requirements for standard systems
• Able to complete BIM coordination
• Proficient in mathematical concepts such as geometry, fractions, and measurement
• Aptitude to read and interpret documents such as blueprints, codes, standards, specifications, safety rules, and operating and maintenance instructions
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Effective communication skills, both in person and electronically
• Proven ability to manage time effectively and maintain strong organization
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred:

• NICET certification preferred

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for precision, please apply here. We look forward to meeting you!

Our mission statement reflects our purpose: “Your life safety is our life’s work”

Fire System Design Works, LLC and Sentinel Safety & Security LLC are Equal Opportunity Employers