Fire Sprinkler CAD Designer & Hydraulic Layout Expert

Johnson Controls, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. fires sprinkler design team requires a skilled Fire Sprinkler Designer to prepare precise CAD drawings for sprinkler placement, perform hydraulic calculations, and verify designs in the field.

You will interpret NFPA standards and coordinate with district contracting teams to align with installation plans. The role emphasizes collaboration with sales, contractors, and installation crews to ensure safe, code-compliant solutions and timely project delivery across customer

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-5 years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• Working experience with AutoCAD, HydraCAD, Sprinkler Design Software, or equivalent sprinkler design software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed CAD drawings for sprinkler system placement.
• Interpret construction documents, building conditions, and architectural features to support accurate system design.
• Interpret and apply NFPA standards to sprinkler system design and layout based on building type, construction type, hazard classification, and architectural features.
• Design and layout sprinkler systems using specialized CAD software packages based on the AutoCAD platform.
• Coordinate sprinkler system piping with other building components.
• Perform hydraulic calculations to support system performance and layout decisions.
• Perform field checks of completed designs to verify accuracy before installation.
• Work closely with district contracting teams to understand customer contracts, design scheduling, and delivery needs for installation crews.
• Coordinate delivery of system materials to the job site to support the optimum installation start date.
• Mentor others in the accurate execution of sprinkler design using experience, proficiency, and product knowledge.
• Assist sales with design estimates as needed.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design experience

NFPA standards application

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

Sprinkler Design Software

MS Office

Job description

Johnson Controls, Inc. fires sprinkler design team requires a skilled Fire Sprinkler Designer to prepare precise CAD drawings for sprinkler placement, perform hydraulic calculations, and verify designs in the field.

You will interpret NFPA standards and coordinate with district contracting teams to align with installation plans. The role emphasizes collaboration with sales, contractors, and installation crews to ensure safe, code-compliant solutions and timely project delivery across customer