The Fire Protection Designer - Suppression position is responsible for designing and developing fire protection systems for industrial, commercial, warehouse, and advanced technology facilities including fire suppression and fire alarm design. The role includes field surveys, creating detailed plans, permit coordination, and ensuring compliance with local and national fire codes, and collaborating with project managers to deliver high-quality fire protection solutions.
Job Responsibilities
Design fire sprinkler systems including wet, dry, preaction, deluge and special hazards systems.
Perform field surveys to gather data necessary to complete design work
Prepare detailed drawings, hydraulic calculations, and seismic bracing calculations
Submit drawings for permit, coordinate plan check process, address corrections, etc.
Provide regular communication with internal and external project teams.
Ensure designs comply with all applicable codes and standards (NFPA, state and local building codes)
Numbers & Facts
Location
(Remote)
Job Type
Contractor
Company Size
51 - 200
Headquarters
Houston, TX, US
Website
https://www.gandivainsights.com/
Qualifications
Minimum of 10 years of experience in fire suppression systems design. Documented work experience should demonstrate increasing knowledge of more complex system designs.
NICET Level 4 Certification.
Experience or understanding of other discipline or systems design is a plus. (E.g. fire alarm, HVAC, plumbing, low voltage, architectural, structural, etc.)
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, AutoSPRINK and other design software.
Strong knowledge of NFPA codes and standards.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Minimum associate’s degree in computer aided design/drafting, architecture, construction technology, engineering technology, or similar field
Skills
FIRE PROTECTION
Fire Suppression/Control
Sprinkler
Fire Alarm
HVAC
AutoCAD
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