Fire Protection Designer

Dave Jones; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &)

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Dave Jones is seeking a Fire Protection Designer ready to take on more complex projects, grow into greater ownership, and build deeper client relationships along a leadership path if that’s your direction.

You’ll design fire protection systems in AutoCAD, HydraCAD, HydraCALC, and HydraLIST, build hydraulic calculations and specs, coordinate with Project Managers on budgets, visit job sites, and mentor junior designers.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor degree in Fire Protection Design or related field
• 1–3 years of fire protection design experience
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• NICET II certification a plus or willingness to obtain
• Knowledge of NFPA standards and building codes is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection systems in AutoCAD, HydraCAD, HydraCALC, HydraLIST.
• Build hydraulic calculations and job specifications that hold up.
• Keep projects on track and on timeline, working independently more than you have before.
• Partner with Project Managers on cost estimation, budgets, and margins.
• Get out to job sites to scope projects from the ground up.
• Solve design problems as they come up, because they always do.
• Lead coordination meetings, sometimes solo.
• Mentor our Fire Protection Designer I team members when they’ve got questions.
• Be a go‑to resource for our Sprinkler Fitters in the field.

Skills

Fire protection design

Client relationship

Leadership potential

Education

Bachelor's or Associate degree in Fire Protection Design or related field

NICET II certification (or willingness to obtain)

Tools

HydraCAD

HydraCALC

HydraLIST

AutoCAD

Job description

We’re looking for a Fire Protection Designer who is ready to take on more complex projects and more ownership. You’ll grow into a bigger scope, deeper client relationships, and eventually a leadership path if that’s your direction.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Design fire protection systems in AutoCAD, HydraCAD, HydraCALC, and HydraLIST, taking on projects with real complexity.
• Build hydraulic calculations and job specifications that hold up.
• Keep projects on track and on timeline, working independently more than you have before.
• Partner with Project Managers on cost estimation, budgets, and margins.
• Get out to job sites to scope projects from the ground up.
• Solve design problems as they come up, because they always do.
• Lead coordination meetings, sometimes solo.
• Mentor our Fire Protection Designer I team members when they’ve got questions.
• Be a go‑to resource for our Sprinkler Fitters in the field.

Our Culture

We believe in being humble, hungry, and smart— not just as a poster on the wall, but as how we actually work. Humble enough to ask questions and take feedback. Hungry enough to push for the next challenge. Smart enough to read a room and know how to work well with people.

Our core values guide everything we do:

• Customer Focused
• Excellence
• Family
• Forward Thinking
• Giving Back
• Work Hard, Play Hard

Requirements

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Fire Protection Design, Architectural Design, Mechanical Design, Interior Design, or a related field (not required if your experience speaks for itself).
• 1 to 3 years of fire protection system design experience minimum.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.
• NICET Level II certification, or a willingness to obtain it while employed in the role, is a plus.
• A working knowledge of NFPA standards, building and fire codes, and building materials is a plus.
• Hands‑on experience with HydraCAD, HydraCALC, and HydraLIST is a plus.
• Experience working with Project Managers on estimates is a plus.
• Experience supporting Sprinkler Fitters in the field is a plus.
• Experience leading coordination meetings is a plus.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources