Fire Sprinkler Designer

Job Summary

The Fire Sprinkler Designer is responsible for designing and coordinating fire sprinkler systems for commercial and industrial projects. This position prepares code-compliant designs, hydraulic calculations, permit submittals, and shop drawings while coordinating with project teams, contractors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). Occasional travel to project sites may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Design automatic fire sprinkler systems, including wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, fire pump, and water storage tank systems.
• Prepare shop drawings, layout plans, hydraulic calculations, material take-offs, and fabrication drawings.
• Prepare and submit permit packages to Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) and respond to plan review comments.
• Coordinate sprinkler designs with architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire alarm, and other building systems.
• Participate in project kickoff meetings, coordination meetings, and design reviews.
• Conduct field visits as needed to verify existing conditions and provide technical support during construction.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, fabrication vendors, and field personnel throughout the project.
• Prepare as-built drawings and project closeout documentation.
• Support contractor licensing, permit applications, and regulatory compliance for projects across multiple states.
• Stay current with NFPA standards, local codes, and industry best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• NICET Level III Certification in Water-Based Systems Layout (required).
• Must possess all applicable state-required certifications, registrations, or licenses for fire sprinkler system design.
• Minimum 5 years of fire sprinkler system design experience.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA 13, NFPA 13R, NFPA 13D, NFPA 25, and applicable building and fire codes.
• Experience designing wet, dry, pre-action, deluge, fire pump, and water storage tank systems.
• Experience preparing hydraulic calculations, shop drawings, permit submittals, and coordinating with AHJs.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection drawings.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a remote work environment.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, semiconductor, or data center projects.
• Experience supporting contractor licensing and permitting across multiple states.
• Knowledge of NFPA 72 and fire alarm system coordination.
• Experience with Revit and Building Information Modeling (BIM).

Computer & Software Skills

• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Experience with HydraCAD, HydraCALC, AutoSPRINK, HASS, SprinkCAD, or equivalent fire sprinkler design and hydraulic calculation software.
• Experience with Revit/BIM is preferred.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

License/Certification:

• NICET III License (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote