Fire Protection Designer

SuperHero Fire Protection, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay

Life-building benefits

Career planning

Employee-first culture

Stability & fulfillment

Job summary

Strategic Connections in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Fire Protection Designer (Sprinkler) to design code-compliant fire protection systems for commercial, residential, and industrial projects. You’ll produce layouts and calculations using CAD, Revit, or similar tools and coordinate with architects, engineers, and project managers to ensure flawless integration.

You’ll stay current with NFPA and AHJ requirements, review project specs, and contribute to estimating and material selections.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of fire protection design experience (alarm, sprinkler, or both).
• Working knowledge of fire protection codes and standards.
• Proficiency with CAD, Revit, and related design software.
• NICET certification is a plus; we’ll support your growth.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Design code-compliant fire alarm or sprinkler systems for various buildings.
• Prepare layouts, calculations, and submittal drawings using CAD, Revit, or similar.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and project managers for integration.
• Stay updated on NFPA, AHJ requirements, and industry standards.
• Review project specs and assist with estimating and material selection.

Skills

Strong communication

Coordination skills

Education

NICET certification (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SprinkCAD

HydraCAD

Job description

Description

At Strategic Connections, we don’t just install fire systems — we save lives, protect property, and build futures.

We’re looking for a Fire Protection Designer (Sprinkler) to join our league of heroes. If you're passionate about precision, safety, and working for a company that actually puts its people first, this is where your career takes flight.

What You’ll Do:

• Design code-compliant fire alarm or sprinkler systems for commercial, residential, or industrial buildings.
• Prepare layouts, calculations, and submittal drawings using CAD, Revit, or similar design software.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and project managers to ensure seamless system integration.
• Stay on top of industry codes and standards (NFPA, AHJ requirements, etc.).
• Review project specs and assist with estimating and material selection.
• Collaborate on innovative, life-saving solutions with a team that has your back.

Why This Job is Different:

At Superhero Fire Protection, we know you’re more than a designer — you're a protector of lives and futures. That’s why we offer:

• Top-of-industry pay – We believe heroes deserve heroic compensation.
• ? Life Building benefits – Because waiting to feel secure isn’t how we operate.
• ? Ongoing career planning – We help you map out your future and grow with us, not away from us.
• Employee-first culture – We listen, we support, and we celebrate your wins.
• Stability + Fulfillment – We want this to be your last job because you love it here.

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of experience in fire protection design (alarm, sprinkler, or both)
• Working knowledge of fire protection codes and standards
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SprinkCAD, HydraCAD, Revit, or similar
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• NICET certification (a big plus, but not required — we’ll help you get there)
• A mission-driven mindset — because we take our responsibility seriously

Ready to Join the Team?

If you're ready to design systems that make a difference — and build a career that’s as solid as our fire protection — we’d love to meet you.