Job description
Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety
At Kelso Industries, 5,000+ employees across 40+ companies work together to deliver exceptional HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a team where innovation, excellence, and safety come first.
Recruiter Notice: We respectfully ask external recruiters and staffing agencies not to submit candidates. We only accept direct applications.
About You
As a Senior Designer, you will be a key player within our fire protection team. This role will be responsible for providing complete design, stock listing, and hydraulic calculations to support our industrial/manufacturing focused fire protection pursuits. NICET Certification required.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with pre-construction team during bid pursuits.
Provide hydraulic calculations and layout assistance for pre-construction.
Responsible for managing design on multiple large industrial fire protection projects.
Work with engineering team to receive permitting and approval on design.
Ability to manage fast paced design environment on large projects.
Provide 3D BIM models.
Attend BIM coordination meetings.
Maintain high standards of workmanship and professional representation and responsiveness for prospects and customers.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Strong leadership qualities
Elite time management skills
Strong collaboration skills
Blueprint Reading: Strong ability to read and understand building plans and blueprints.
Excellent administrative and organizational skills, expert in communication, writing, and documentation abilities.
Deadline and detail-oriented
10 years’ experience in the fire protection field
NICET Level III certification preferred
Must have valid Driver's License with clean record
Proficient with HydraCAD, AutoSprink, Bluebeam, Microsoft Word, Excel, and HASS
Why Join Kelso Industries?
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.
Here you will experience:
Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.
Company Culture: You’ll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.
Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.
Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.