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