Fire Sprinkler System Designer - Sterling Engineering
North Chicago, IL
About the Job
Job Title: Fire Sprinkler System Designer
Location: North Chicago, IL
Hire Type: Onsite, Contract-to-Hire
Target Pay Rate: $40.00/hour (W2, with full employee benefits)
Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands of professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.
As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Job Summary:
Seeking a skilled and certified Fire Sprinkler System Designer to join the internal Fire Protection/Loss Prevention group for a global healthcare products manufacturer. This role will involve designing, supporting designs, and making changes to fire protection systems for various types of facilities, including office buildings, industrial facilities, and warehouses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design fire protection systems in accordance with Factory Module (FM) insurance guidelines and national standards (IBC, IFC, NFPA).
- Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, and at least one sprinkler CAD package (HydraCAD, AutoSprink, or SprinkCAD) to create and modify designs.
- Transition between different CAD packages as needed for various projects.
- Design and provide support for special hazard protection systems, including cooling towers and flammable liquid protection.
- Develop and revise construction documents related to fire protection systems.
- Design private underground fire mains and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
- Support fire protection projects at other US locations (no travel involved).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Factory Module (FM) insurance guidelines.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and at least one sprinkler CAD package (HydraCAD, AutoSprink, or SprinkCAD).
- Revit experience is a plus.
- Experience in special hazard protection, including cooling towers and flammable liquid protection preferred.
- Familiarity with national standards such as IBC, IFC, and NFPA is preferred.
- Experience in creating and revising construction documents.
- Knowledge of private underground fire main design preferred.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Source : Sterling Engineering