As a collaborative and innovative center of design excellence, SFCS is dedicated to defining the next generation of Living, Learning, and Healing Environments. Our family-oriented culture is built on providing an exceptional employment experience while delivering extraordinary service to our clients. From our offices in North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania, we specialize in the planning and design of senior living, education, healthcare, and government facilities nationwide.
SFCS is seeking a Plumbing / Fire Protection Designer to join our Louisville, Kentucky office. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with architects, engineers, interior designers, and planners in a multidisciplinary environment while designing plumbing and fire protection systems for a variety of impactful projects.
This opportunity is ideal for an experienced, mid-level, plumbing and fire protection design professional who enjoys developing practical, code-compliant building systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering innovative design solutions from concept through construction. The ideal candidate demonstrates sound technical judgment, strong communication skills, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Building Systems, Construction Technology, or a related discipline preferred.
- Experience designing plumbing and fire protection systems for commercial, healthcare, senior living, education, government, or other institutional facilities.
- Strong knowledge of national plumbing codes, building codes, and applicable NFPA standards.
- Experience performing plumbing and fire protection system layouts, hydraulic calculations, piping sizing, and equipment selection.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit (Revit preferred).
- Experience with HydraCAD and HydraCALC is preferred.
- ASPE Certified in Plumbing Design (CPD or CPDT) certification preferred, or the ability and desire to obtain certification within one year of employment.
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure and/or LEED accreditation is a plus.
- Strong written, verbal, organizational, and project coordination skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams.
- Ability to provide guidance and support to early career design professionals.
- Willingness and ability to travel periodically in support of project meetings, client engagements, site visits, and collaboration across SFCS offices.
Responsibilities
- Design and coordinate plumbing and fire protection systems for new construction, renovation, and adaptive reuse projects.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, interior designers, clients, and consultants to develop practical, efficient, and code-compliant system designs.
- Participate in project planning, system selection, feasibility studies, and preliminary cost estimating.
- Perform field investigations and evaluate existing plumbing and fire protection systems for renovation and reuse opportunities.
- Prepare plumbing and fire protection system layouts, hydraulic calculations, piping sizing, equipment selection, and technical documentation.
- Develop design development and construction documents utilizing AutoCAD and/or Revit.
- Prepare technical specifications and engineering documentation to support project design and construction.
- Coordinate plumbing and fire protection systems with mechanical, electrical, structural, civil, and architectural disciplines.
- Participate in construction administration activities, including shop drawing review, responses to RFIs, site observations, evaluation of proposed changes, and contractor coordination.
- Ensure designs comply with applicable plumbing codes, building codes, NFPA standards, and project-specific requirements.
- Provide guidance and technical support to early career design professionals while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Stay current with evolving building codes, technologies, products, and industry best practices to continually enhance project delivery.
Why SFCS?
At SFCS, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that shape communities and improve lives while collaborating with talented professionals in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. We are committed to investing in our employees through mentorship, professional development, and a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and work-life balance.
Whether you are expanding your technical expertise, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, or growing your project responsibilities, SFCS provides the resources, mentorship, and project experience to help you achieve your career goals.
Benefits
SFCS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Professional membership and certification assistance
- Annual discretionary profit-sharing bonus opportunity
- Flexible and family-oriented work environment
SFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
