[Hiring] Fire Sprinkler Designer @Ehvert Inc

Role Description

Ehvert Mission Critical, a business unit within Salas O'Brien, is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer for a long-term independent contractor engagement. This role involves continuous collaboration across multiple mission-critical projects, based on business needs.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Designing, modeling, and coordinating fire sprinkler systems, including wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems.
• Preparing hydraulic calculations, sprinkler layouts, engineering documentation, and detailed designs while ensuring compliance with applicable fire protection codes and standards.
• Working closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Contributing throughout the project lifecycle, from schematic design through detailed design and execution.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in engineering (fire protection, mechanical, or related field).
• At least 4-5 years of experience in fire sprinkler/fire protection design.
• Proven expertise in the design of fire sprinkler and suppression systems.
• Strong understanding of wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge sprinkler systems.
• Experience performing and reviewing hydraulic calculations.
• Knowledge of applicable fire protection codes and standards, including NFPA (13, 20, 25), IBC, and IFC; FM Global knowledge is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Revit.
• Experience with AutoSPRINK, Revisto, Navisworks, or other design/fabrication software is a plus.
• Experience designing systems for industrial, commercial, or mission-critical projects.
• Written and spoken English B1 level or higher.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize while meeting project deadlines.
• Self-starter, ambitious, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Experience with U.S.-based projects and data centers is considered an advantage.

Requirements

• Using BIM tools to model and coordinate fire sprinkler systems with other disciplines; hands-on Autodesk Revit experience is a must.
• Designing fire sprinkler and suppression systems, including wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems.
• Developing sprinkler layouts and detailed fire protection designs for mission-critical facilities.
• Preparing hydraulic calculations and other engineering calculations required for sprinkler system design.
• Selecting and laying out sprinkler heads, piping, valves, and associated fire protection equipment.
• Developing and maintaining project scope of work documentation and revisions as required during design evolution.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable fire protection codes and standards, including NFPA, IBC, and IFC.
• Preparing technical documentation required for project execution, including design criteria, calculations, specifications, and equipment data sheets.
• Reviewing shop drawings and submittals for compliance with design intent.
• Producing coordinated models and drawings using BIM and CAD tools.
• Coordinating sprinkler systems with architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Performing occasional site visits to support construction progress (valid U.S. work visa considered an asset but not required).

Benefits

• Experience in a high-tech industry completing work for an international company.
• Unique, cutting-edge data center projects.
• Dynamic work partnering with a team of professionals focused on engineering.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Ability to collaborate remotely.
• Supportive dynamic environment.
• English classes made available.