Senior Design Engineer
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The Senior Design Engineer is responsible for designing fire protection systems, ensuring quality and compliance throughout the process, and collaborating with project management and the sales team., * 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
Requirements
Do you have a valid National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies certification?, Do you have experience in Virtual design and construction (VDC)?, * 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
If you’re driven by quality, impact, and meaningful work, this is your opportunity to make a difference. Please apply here. We look forward to meeting you!, * How many years of experience do you have in commercial construction?
- Do you have experience with designing fire sprinkler systems in commercial buildings?
- Do you have experience designing in AutoSPRINK?
- Can you work 100% onsite in Charlotte, NC?
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description
- Professional development assistance
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Health savings account, 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., * 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
About the company
Overwatch Fire & Security LLC, an affiliated company of Sentinel Safety & Security LLC, is expanding its Charlotte, NC team with the addition of a Senior Design Engineer. We are a leading provider of fire protection systems, with a rich history in the industry. For the past six years, Sentinel’s companies have ranked among the top five fire protection and sprinkler companies in Engineering News-Record (ENR).
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