About this role
Senior Fire Sprinkler Designer
Take ownership of complete fire-sprinkler designs for commercial and industrial projects with an established mechanical and fire-protection contractor. This in-office role combines independent design work, technical coordination, field support, and guidance of less-experienced designers.
Senior Fire Sprinkler Designer Benefits and Compensation
$75,000–$90,000 annual salary
Full-time, in-office position in Lincoln, Nebraska
Varied commercial and industrial project work
Opportunity to independently manage projects from initial design through fabrication release
Senior Fire Sprinkler Designer Requirements & Qualifications
Must Haves
Current NICET Level II certification in Water-Based Systems Layout
Progressive fire-sprinkler design experience; 5+ years is ideal, with 3–4 years potentially acceptable when gained with one company
AutoSPRINK experience is important
Ability to independently complete full fire-sprinkler design projects
Commercial, industrial, institutional, or similarly complex project experience
Strong hydraulic-calculation and water-supply analysis skills
Working knowledge of NFPA standards and applicable AHJ requirements
Experience coordinating sprinkler designs with other building trades
Experience producing permit, installation, and fabrication-ready documents
Working proficiency with Bluebeam Revu
Ability to manage multiple projects, revisions, and deadlines
Senior Fire Sprinkler Designer Preferred Background & Skills
Experience independently designing varied or technically complex systems
Industrial fire-protection project experience
Experience preparing projects for fabrication and field installation
Strong understanding of constructability and installation sequencing
Experience conducting QA/QC reviews
Experience reviewing or mentoring less-experienced designers
Field-verification or site-visit experience
Strong revision-control and document-management habits
Dennis Grahovic
JOB ID: 179880