Fire Protection Designer

EMCOR Group; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental

Vision

HSAs with company contributions

FSAs

401(k) with company contribution

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Northstar Fire Protection of Texas, Inc. is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer to design Fire Protection Systems for diverse projects. You will create layouts and perform hydraulic calculations and generate pipe lists for pre-fabrication.

The role involves designing sprinkler systems, reading contract documents, and coordinating with trades. Strong AutoCAD/HydraCAD/AutoSPRINK skills and BIM modeling are required to support on-site execution.

Qualifications

• Associate or Technical Degree in a technical or business discipline preferred or equivalent experience.
• Fire Protection design experience preferred.
• NICET certification preferred.
• AutoCAD experience and/or Hydratec Experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Excellent communicator and well organized.
• Only applicants who possess the minimum qualifications will be considered.
• Regular and reliable attendance, including extended hours and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout of Fire Sprinkler systems.
• Read, analyze, and interpret contract documents and construction drawings.
• Plan and present information to individuals and groups.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and project cost analysis.
• Develop relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Provide fire sprinkler designs with AutoCAD, HydraCAD, and AutoSPRINK.
• BIM modeling and field surveying.
• Produce fabrication lists and coordinate between trades.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hydraulic calculations

Excellent communicator

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Education

Associate or Technical Degree in a technical or business discipline

NICET certification preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

AutoSPRINK

Hydratec

Job description

About Us

We are a nationally recognized fire protection company that engineers, fabricates, and installs fire sprinkler systems and alarms for structures including commercial buildings, government buildings, healthcare facilities, high-rise condominiums, and mixed-use projects.

Job Summary

Northstar is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer who will design Fire Protection Systems for all types of projects. You will design layouts and create hydraulic calculations and pipe lists for pre-fabrication.

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Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for designing and the layout of Fire Sprinkler systems

• Read, analyze and interpret contract documents, including all disciplines of construction drawings and specifications

• Write, plan, coordinate, and make presentations to individuals and groups

• Work with and comprehend mathematical concepts including hydraulic calculations and project cost analysis

• Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction

• Provide fire sprinkler designs with AutoCAD, HydraCAD, and AutoSPRINK

• Responsible for BIM modeling and field surveying

• Provide lists for fabrication and coordinate between the trades

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Associate or Technical Degree in a technical or business discipline preferred or equivalent experience. Examples include: Architectural, Civil

• Fire Protection design experience preferred

• NICET certification preferred

• AutoCad experience and/or Hydratec Experience preferred

• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record

• Excellent communicator, self-motivated individual with great organizational skills

• Only applicants who possess the minimum qualifications will be considered

• Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required

Benefits

We are committed to providing Shambaugh & Son employees and their families with a comprehensive benefits package. Our benefits include multiple medical plan options, dental, vision, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) with company contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), company-paid life insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company contribution, disability coverage, critical illness coverage, and accident insurance.

Employees also have access to a variety of company-provided resources at no cost that support work, life, and family responsibilities, including mental health, wellness, finance, and legal services. Education benefits for employees include Tuition Reimbursement and College Coach to assist with educational decisions.

Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave. Other incentives are available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

Affirmative Action Policy

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Job Locations US-TX-Lewisville

ID 2026-54591

Company Northstar Fire Protection of Texas, Inc.

Category Engineering

Position Type Full-Time

Location Type Onsite

Posted Date 1 week ago (11/6/2026 11:34 AM)