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Fire Sprinkler Designer - Industrial/Commercia/Residential

Continental Fire Sprinkler Company
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/4/2026
Requisition ID: 182924

Job Level: Senior Level

Home District/Group: Continental Fire & Alarm District

Department: Drafting & Design

Market: Industrial

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

Continental Fire Protection is growing, and we are looking for a Mid to Senior Sprinkler Designers to help lead the way. If you have 10 or more years of fire sprinkler design experience and are ready to put it to work on high-profile projects, this is your opportunity to shape how we design and deliver fire protection across our Fire Suppression market. You will be a technical authority on our team, setting the standard for design quality, guiding project teams from concept through installation, and mentoring the next generation of designers, all while working on a diverse portfolio of projects that challenge and reward your expertise.

For more than 50 years, Continental has delivered fire sprinkler protection for projects of every size and complexity, and we have the expertise and resources to manage every aspect of the work. We design, install, and service Fire Suppression Systems for Energy, Industrial, Educational, Healthcare, Retail, Sports Facilities/Entertainment, High-Rise Office, Manufacturing, Casino, and Residential customers. Our collaborative team of designers and project managers serves clients throughout the Central United States, offering fire suppression design and installation, 3D designs, Design/Build, alarm/detection, service, and inspection. As a Senior Designer, you will produce and review designs and 3D models, apply fluid mechanics to develop installation drawings and hydraulic calculations, visit project sites for walkdowns, and resolve installation conflicts in the field. You will also be a trusted resource for designers, project managers, and field crews. We offer excellent benefits, a strong backlog of work, a wealth-building 401K and a great team of collaborative experts to work with!

District Overview

Continental Fire Sprinkler Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is a turnkey fire protection contractor that has been operating since 1971. We offer comprehensive fire protection services across the United States including consultation, design, installation, maintenance, testing and inspections. With our talented team of people and extensive resources, we can successfully handle all aspects of fire protection.

Location

This position is based out of our Omaha, NE office. Travel is minimal, typically one day/overnight trip once every 4-6 months.

This is a full-time, in-office opportunity. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates!

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design of complex fire suppression systems, including wet, dry, pre-action, and foam fire sprinkler systems, for large-scale and technically demanding projects.
  • Develop and review detailed shop drawings (field installation drawings and hydraulic calculations), providing field engineering support and operations planning to ensure accurate, efficient installation.
  • Direct the preparation of plan submittals (shop drawings) and material submittals for review by architects, engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction, and guide them through approval.
  • Lead coordination of fire sprinkler design with the building structure and other MEP subcontractors, resolving conflicts early to keep projects on schedule.
  • Prepare and validate project material stock lists to support accurate material procurement.
  • Serve as a technical resource for field engineering troubleshooting and installation support on the jobsite.
  • Mentor and train designers and perform quality-control reviews of their work to raise the technical standard across the team.
  • Partner with project managers and estimators to evaluate design approaches and keep job costs for engineering, material, fabrication, and labor on target.
  • Prepare "as-built" drawings for in-house archive and client files.


Qualifications

Qualifications

  • 10 years of experience in in fire sprinklers/suppression, with a proven record of delivering complex projects.
  • Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred in Design, Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related field. Extensive, directly relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Advanced design experience using any of the following: BIM, REVIT, AutoCAD, AutoSPRINK, HydroCAD, SprinkCAD, SolidWorks. (Our group primarily uses AutoSprink and some REVIT).


Working Conditions

Other Requirements:

  • Regular, reliable attendance
  • Work productively and meet deadlines timely
  • Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
  • Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
  • Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
  • May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.


We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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