Sprinkler Designer

About the Role

Seeking a Fire Protection Engineer/Designer to design, coordinate, and potentially project manage fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. This role combines technical design work with hands-on field engagement you'll create finished system designs using AutoSprink and AutoCAD, then follow that work into the field to review conditions and troubleshoot installation conflicts alongside project teams.

This is a schedule- and deadline-driven position. We're looking for someone resilient enough to contribute from day one, while still curious enough to keep learning someone who asks questions rather than guesses, adapts well to changing project conditions, meets deadlines under pressure, and takes mistakes as opportunities to improve.

What You'll Do

• Design fire suppression systems, including wet, dry, pre-action, and foam systems
• Prepare detailed shop drawings field installation drawings and hydraulic calculations
• Provide field engineering support, including jobsite review and installation planning
• Compile and prepare plan submittals (shop drawings) and material submittals for review
• Prepare project material stock lists to support procurement
• Produce detailed drawings using AutoCAD and AutoSprink
• Perform hydraulic calculations
• Build and maintain positive, ongoing customer relationships to ensure expectations are consistently met
• Apply analytical thinking and problem-solving to assess construction feasibility and system design options
• Review construction contract documents and coordinate with subcontractors, general contractors, and owners to gather the information needed to design each project's sprinkler system
• Travel to construction jobsites as needed
• Maintain a general understanding of job costs related to engineering, materials, fabrication, and labor
• Conduct self-directed research on NFPA standards and building codes

What You Bring

• A degree in Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred
• Experience with AutoSprink strongly preferred
• NICET certification a plus
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word, and AutoCAD preferred
• High level of self-discipline and motivation
• Strong work ethic and a willingness to do what it takes to get the job done
• Ability to manage a demanding schedule and consistently meet deadlines
• A genuine passion for safety, with a commitment to ensuring everyone goes home safe

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