Fire Sprinkler Designer

The role

This person will support a fast-paced project through consulting, design, review, and field oversight activities at a large semiconductor facility. They will contribute to the planning, design, review, and implementation of automatic sprinkler systems, fire pumps, and related suppression systems.

What you will do

• Lead or support the design and layout of automatic fire sprinkler systems
• Generate fire suppression specifications for water-based fire protection systems
• Perform or review hydraulic calculations, material take-offs, and system sizing
• Review, evaluate, and prepare sprinkler, fire pump, and/or special suppression system shop drawing submittal packages
• Act as the owner’s representative for fire protection systems during design, construction, and commissioning phases
• Conduct field surveys, inspections, and regular site walks
• Support testing, commissioning, system acceptance, and emergent site needs
• Coordinate with AHJs to support permitting, reviews, and project approvals
• Provide technical consulting and guidance to clients, project managers, contractors, architects, and engineers
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior designers, engineers, and consultants

Required qualifications

• Five (5) or more years of experience in fire protection system design or consulting, with emphasis on automatic sprinkler systems and fire pump design
• Proficiency with industry-standard design and calculation tools such as AutoCAD, REVIT, HydraCAD, SprinkCAD, or similar software

Nice to have

• Strong working knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including NFPA 13, 14, 20, and/or 25
• NICET Water-Based Systems Layout Certification preferred
• NICET Level II or higher strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes, life safety standards, and local jurisdictional requirements
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including strong technical report writing
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting client and schedule commitments
• Significant industry experience in fire protection design, inspection, or code consulting

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance provided

About the company

Jensen Hughes is renowned for leadership in fire protection engineering. Their expertise extends across security and risk-based fields including accessibility consulting, risk analysis, and emergency management.