Fire Sprinkler CAD Designer – Entry/Mid Level (NFPA)

Cosco Fire Protection; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosco Fire Protection in Reno, NV is seeking an entry/mid-level Fire Sprinkler Designer. Use CAD to prepare routine layouts, drawings, submittals, and permits, while meeting project schedules and coordinating with the MEP team.

Essential duties include hydraulics, stock lists, field surveys, and submittals for AHJ. NICET II or progress toward it is preferred; Revit/NavisWorks experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years experience in fire protection design.
• Experience with AutoCAD and fire sprinkler design software.
• NICET II (or ability to attain within six months).
• Experience with Revit, NavisWorks, and AutoSprink is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop shop drawings, hydraulic calculations, and stock lists with NFPA/local code focus.
• Complete accurate field surveys when needed.
• Coordinate shop drawings with the MEP team and General Contractor using NavisWorks.
• Develop submittal packages for AHJ and contractors, obtain approvals.
• Purchase material, review change orders, generate RFIs, and maintain project schedules.
• Communicate with field personnel, AHJ, customers, sales reps, and field superintendents.
• Retain full project responsibility for approvals, material procurement, coordination, and schedules.
• Attend all project meetings and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Reading drawings

Analytical ability

AutoCAD

Fire sprinkler design software

Hydraulic calculations

NFPA knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

NavisWorks

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s Degree (Preferred)

NICET II certification (preferred)

Tools

NavisWorks

AutoSprink

HydraCAD

Revit

Job description

Cosco Fire Protection in Reno, NV is seeking an entry/mid-level Fire Sprinkler Designer. Use CAD to prepare routine layouts, drawings, submittals, and permits, while meeting project schedules and coordinating with the MEP team.

Essential duties include hydraulics, stock lists, field surveys, and submittals for AHJ. NICET II or progress toward it is preferred; Revit/NavisWorks experience is a plus.