Fire Protection Designer

Zarrellco

Chicago, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$85,000–$125,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Hydraulic Engineering, Industry Standards, Maintain Compliance, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Organizational Skills, Project Engineering, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Regulations, United States Department of Energy (DOE)
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois
POSTED
30+ days ago
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Fire Protection Designer

Location: Chicago, IL (In-Office)
Salary: $85,000 – $125,000 (DOE)
Benefits: Comprehensive & Competitive Benefits Package

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Fire Protection Designer to join our growing team in Chicago. This is an in-office position ideal for a motivated professional with strong technical skills and a background designing fire protection and sprinkler systems for commercial and industrial projects.

This role offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to work on high-profile projects in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design fire protection and automatic sprinkler systems for commercial and industrial facilities

  • Prepare detailed shop drawings and layouts using AutoCAD

  • Perform hydraulic calculations and system sizing

  • Coordinate designs with project managers, engineers, contractors, and AHJs

  • Ensure compliance with NFPA codes and local regulations

  • Conduct site visits and field coordination as needed

  • Revise drawings based on feedback and project requirements

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2+ years of experience designing fire protection/sprinkler systems

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD (required)

  • Experience with AutoSPRINK (preferred)

  • Strong understanding of NFPA codes and industry standards

  • Experience working on commercial and/or industrial projects

  • Strong communication and coordination skills

  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving ability

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $85,000 – $125,000, depending on experience

  • Strong, comprehensive benefits package

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Professional development opportunities

  • Stable and growing organization

About the Company

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