Sr. Fire Suppression Designer

As a Senior Fire Suppression Designer, you will be a key member of Telgian Engineering and Consulting, working to develop fire sprinkler systems for a broad range of clients across the country. This is a strong team/collaborative environment, and you will work closely with our Professional Engineers to complete projects. You will have the opportunity to design projects outside of NFPA standards, and there are a wide range of nationwide projects.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Senior Fire Suppression Designer, you will independently manage complex or large design projects, as well as mentor Junior Designers and lead design efforts. There is ample opportunity for development within our company, and travel is available, if desired. More specifically you will:

• Oversees all aspects of system design — from concept to final drawings — with minimal supervision.
• Perform design verifications, review of information, advanced hydraulic calculations, setup of advanced suppression systems from surveys, as‐built drawings and past CAD designs.
• Ensures all designs meet applicable codes, standards (NFPA, IBC, IFC), and client specifications.
• Print, plot and process drawings for internal and external use.
• Manages multiple projects simultaneously, often including high-profile or technically challenging work.
• Provides technical guidance and mentoring to junior designers.
• Revise and edit drawings as needed from QA and AHJ/Client reviews.
• May assist with proposals, client meetings, and coordination with AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction).
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications and Education Requirement

At Telgian, we are looking for high performing associates to help drive Telgian’s mission to save lives and property in partnership with our customers. To achieve this, you will bring the following qualifications to the table:

• 7–10+ years CAD design experience in the Architectural, Construction or MEP trade
• Prior experience in Fire Suppression Contracting Design in the construction field
• NICET certification in Level III or IV, preferred
• Prior experience in REVIT and BIM, preferred
• High School or GED
• 2 years’ college or specialized training in Fire Protection or CAD Technical School; Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection, Engineering, or CAD, preferred
• Working competency with MS Office software
• Demonstrated proficiency in verbal, written, presentation skills

Your Compensation and Benefits

At Telgian, we are proud to offer a unique, professional work environment where we consider all of our associates to be part of our family. We provide a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package with market leading (low!) health-care costs, and a place to advance your career. More importantly as a values driven organization, at Telgian you will be treated with dignity while having fun in your work!

About Telgian Engineering & Consulting

Telgian Engineering & Consulting (TEC), a strategic business unit of Telgian Corporation, is a full-service global engineering and risk mitigation consultancy specializing in complex, multi-discipline public and private sector projects.  TEC provides professional services related to the protection of people, property, information and organizational mission against preventable losses.  TEC professional service offerings include emergency management / operations continuity, environmental / health / safety, fire protection engineering / life safety, risk management / loss control, security / compliance, and related engineering services / sustainable (LEED) design.