Fire Suppression Systems Design Engineer

Location: Ashland, MA, or REMOTE USA

Company Overview

KiddeFenwal is a global leader in the design and manufacture of industrial and commercial fire suppression systems and safety controls. Our trusted brands—Kidde Fire Systems and Kidde Fire Protection—deliver certified fire detection, suppression, and control solutions across industrial, commercial, and marine sectors. Fenwal Controls supports OEM partners with gas ignition, temperature control, and overheat detection solutions.

Headquartered in Ashland, Massachusetts, we operate globally with facilities in the United States, United Kingdom (KFI-UK), and India (KTI-India). Learn more at www.kiddefenwal.com.

Our Purpose

We protect lives, livelihoods, and iconic assets through innovative solutions, strong partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. Built on a foundation of integrity and safety, we deliver results with agility, excellence, and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position provides technical engineering support and design expertise for fire protection systems, with a strong emphasis on special hazard suppression solutions. The role is responsible for developing detailed CAD/BIM drawings (AutoCAD and Revit) that accurately represent mechanical and electrical system requirements, including piping isometrics, P&IDs, equipment layouts, and flow calculations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop CAD/BIM drawings that accurately represent electrical and mechanical system requirements.
• Provide application, product, and engineered solution support to distributors and Regional Sales Managers in a timely manner.
• Prepare project estimates using internal estimation tools through review of customer drawings, specifications, plans, and related documentation.
• Support consulting engineers and technical personnel in defining appropriate solutions for specific applications.
• Create AutoCAD/Revit drawings, including piping isometrics, P&IDs, general equipment diagrams, and perform flow calculations.
• Review and comment on customer drawings and engineering calculations.
• Enhance distributor and customer knowledge of Kidde Fire Systems products through technical training and documentation.
• Monitor project status to ensure design progress and documentation meet established schedules.
• Review and verify project documents for completeness, formatting accuracy, and compliance with customer requirements.
• Present and discuss project status during weekly meetings.
• Independently gather technical data from various internal and external sources to support project development.
• Travel as needed to support distributors, including occasional pre-design site visits.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant fire protection technical experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in special hazard agent selection and system design, including inert gas, halocarbons, dry chemical, wet chemical, and carbon dioxide systems.
• Strong working knowledge of CO₂ systems, including total flooding, deep-seated, and local application designs.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required; Revit experience preferred.
• Experience with flow calculation software preferred.
• Working knowledge of NFPA standards, particularly NFPA 12, 17, 17A, 72, 101, and 2001.
• Strong technical, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Kidde-Fenwal is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.