Senior Designer

Job Title: Senior Designer

Location: On Site - Aurora, Colorado, United States

Salary: $95,000-$130,000

Skills: NICET, Design, Fire Sprinkler

About the Fire Protection Company / The Opportunity:

Join a growing company in the fire protection industry, where reliable sprinkler and suppression systems help protect people, property, and critical operations. This leadership opportunity is suited to an experienced designer ready to guide a team, strengthen design practices, and contribute to the growth of a collaborative department. You will oversee complex project work while mentoring designers and partnering with colleagues across construction and installation.

Responsibilities:

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• Lead and coordinate design team schedules and activities for fire sprinkler and suppression projects.
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• Review and approve drawings, hydraulic calculations, fabrication lists, and other design deliverables.
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• Improve processes and best practices to enhance design quality, consistency, and efficiency.
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• Support BIM coordination with MEP teams and general contractors using tools such as Revit and Navisworks.
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• Provide guidance on code interpretation, plan reviews, and complex technical design challenges.
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• Coordinate with management, production, and installation teams to assess feasibility, costs, and project needs.
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• Train, coach, and mentor designers, and support recruiting and staffing for department growth.
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• Keep informed about new technologies and recommend improvements to design operations.
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Must-Have Skills:

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• At least 7 years of fire protection design and project management experience; 10 or more years preferred.
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• NICET III certification or higher; NICET IV or a Fire Protection PE is preferred.
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• Experience designing wet, dry, deluge, and pre-action sprinkler systems, including fire pumps and standpipes.
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• Working knowledge of hydraulic calculations, stocklisting, project design, and project management.
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• Ability to review and approve design work and provide technical leadership to other designers.
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• Knowledge of NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, 14, 20, and 25, and applicable codes and standards.
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• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and fire sprinkler design software such as AutoSprink or HydraCAD.
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• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and related documents, with strong mathematical and analytical skills.
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• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills, with sound knowledge of construction practices.
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Nice-to-Have Skills:

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• NICET IV certification or a Fire Protection PE license.
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• Experience supervising fire sprinkler designers.
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• Proficiency with Revit, Navisworks, and AutoSprink.
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• Special hazards design experience, such as fixed water spray, clean agent, or foam systems.
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• Postsecondary education in a related field.
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