Fire Protection Senior Designer

EMCOR Group

Houston, TXFull-timePosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

Houston, TXFull-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Houston, TX

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

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Job overview

Northstar is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer to engineer fire protection systems for commercial, government, healthcare, high‑rise and mixed‑use projects. The role involves creating layouts with AutoCAD/HydraCAD, performing hydraulic calculations, generating pipe lists, BIM modeling, and coordinating with customers and trades to ensure project success.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AutoCADHydraCADAutoSPRINKBIM ModelingHydraulic CalculationsPipe List CreationReading Contract DocumentsPresentation SkillsCustomer Relationship ManagementCommunication

Qualifications

Associate or Technical Degree in Architectural or CivilNICET CertificationValid Driver’s LicenseRegular and Reliable Attendance

Full job description

About Us

We are a nationally recognized fire protection company that engineers, fabricates, and installs fire sprinkler systems and alarms for structures including commercial buildings, government buildings, healthcare facilities, high-rise condominiums, and mixed-use projects.

Job Summary

Northstar is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer who will design Fire Protection Systems for all types of projects. You will design layouts using AutoCAD/HydraCAD and create hydraulic calculations and pipe lists for pre-fabrication.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Responsible for designing and the layout of Fire Sprinkler systems
Read, analyze and interpret contract documents, including all disciplines of construction drawings and specifications
Write, plan, coordinate, and make presentations to individuals and groups
Work with and comprehend mathematical concepts including hydraulic calculations and project cost analysis
Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction
Provide fire sprinkler designs with AutoCAD, HydraCAD, and AutoSPRINK
Responsible for BIM modeling and field surveying
Provide lists for fabrication and coordinate between the trades
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Associate or Technical Degree in a technical or business discipline preferred or equivalent experience. Examples include: Architectural, Civil
Fire Protection design experience preferred
NICET certification preferred
AutoCad experience and/or Hydratec Experience preferred
Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record
Excellent communicator, self-motivated individual with great organizational skills
Only applicants who possess the minimum qualifications will be considered
Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Affirmative Action Policy

Please review ourAffirmative Action Policy (https://emcorgroup.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&action=download&id=125311&hashed=-663217104) .

Notice to Prospective Employees

Notice to prospective employees: There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and its companieslist open positions here (https://careers-emcorgroup.icims.com/) . Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine.

EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

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Job Locations US-TX-Houston

ID 2026-50552

Company Northstar Fire Protection of Texas, Inc.

Category Engineering

Position Type Full-Time

Location Type Onsite

Posted Date (6/18/2026 8:54 AM)