Fire Protection Designer

Grunau Fire; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development

Team-oriented environment

DU Family stability

Safety culture

Job summary

Grunau Fire Protection is seeking a Fire Protection Designer in Youngstown, OH to design fire protection systems meeting code requirements and customer specifications. You will prepare layouts, drawings, and hydraulic calculations for sprinkler and suppression systems, with field verifications as needed.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in fire sprinkler design, 1+ year in CAD, and solid knowledge of NFPA codes. Strong attention to detail and collaboration across teams are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fire sprinkler or fire suppression design experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of computer-aided drafting experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or related design software.
• Working knowledge of NFPA codes and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Strong mathematical and hydraulic calculation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection systems in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and customer specifications.
• Prepare detailed layouts, drawings, and hydraulic calculations for fire sprinkler and suppression systems.
• Perform field measurements and site verifications as needed to support accurate design.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and field personnel to ensure design accuracy and constructability.
• Generate material lists and fabrication details to support project execution.
• Review and interpret architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with NFPA standards and local AHJ requirements.
• Maintain organized project documentation and revise designs as required.
• Support the estimating and installation teams with technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

Drafting

AutoCAD

NFPA codes

Code interpretation

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Grunau Fire Protection is part of the Davis-Ulmer (DU) Family of Companies, a network of fire protection, life safety, and security service companies, protecting people and property across 30+ locations and 11 states. With roots dating back to 1920, Grunau Fire Protection serves customers throughout Wisconsin, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania, delivering trusted fire protection expertise backed by the strength of the DU Family of Companies, powered by APi Group. Living our motto, "we protect what you value most," Grunau Fire Protection offers a challenging and rewarding work environment for those passionate about keeping communities safe.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to add a Fire Protection Designer to our Youngstown, OH team. In this role, you will design fire protection systems that meet code requirements and customer specifications, contributing directly to the safety of the communities we serve. Success in this position requires strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across project teams.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection systems in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and customer specifications.
• Prepare detailed layouts, drawings, and hydraulic calculations for fire sprinkler and suppression systems.
• Perform field measurements and site verifications as needed to support accurate design.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and field personnel to ensure design accuracy and constructability.
• Generate material lists and fabrication details to support project execution.
• Review and interpret architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings.
• Ensure designs comply with NFPA standards and local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements.
• Maintain organized project documentation and revise designs as required.
• Support the estimating and installation teams with technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fire sprinkler or fire suppression design experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of computer-based drafting experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or related design software.
• Working knowledge of NFPA codes and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Strong mathematical and hydraulic calculation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional field visits to active construction sites.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed.
• Must be able to navigate job sites, including climbing ladders and stairs.
• Exposure to varying environmental conditions during site visits.

The salary for this role is $70,000 to $110,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

As part of the DU Family of Companies, you will join a team that values collaboration, professional growth, and a shared commitment to protecting what people value most.

Why Choose DU Family of Companies?

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment.
• The stability and resources of a growing network of companies.
• A culture rooted in safety, integrity, and service.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

DAVIS-ULMER'S ENDURING PURPOSE: "To protect what people value most."

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.