SENIOR DESIGN ENGINEER – FIRE SPRINKLER (On-site | Appleton, WI)
Looking for a role where your designs truly make a difference? Join us in developing fire protection systems that protect lives and property. Become part of a team committed to innovation, safety, and continuous professional growth.
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. For the past six years, Sentinel's companies have ranked among the top five fire protection and sprinkler companies in Engineering News-Record (ENR).
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
- 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:
- Design experience in AutoSPRINK or HydraCAD
- NICET certification preferred
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
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in commercial construction?
- Do you have experience with designing fire sprinkler systems in commercial buildings?
- Can you work 100% onsite in Appleton, WI?
- Do you have experience designing in AutoSPRINK or HydraCAD?
Work Location: In person
