Fire Sprinkler CAD Designer – Impactful & Precise

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K with match

Paid vacation

Career development

Company vehicle

Ownership plan

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Vancouver, WA, is seeking a fire sprinkler designer to design sprinkler systems, run CAD-driven layouts, and coordinate with engineers and technicians to ensure safe, compliant installations.

The role involves testing structures, implementing upgrades, reading MEP drawings, and maintaining systems. Candidates should have a 2-year degree in fire protection, CAD experience, and NICET or bachelor's preferred; strong organization and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year degree in the fire sprinkler industry.
• Bachelor's or NICET Certifications (highly preferred).
• At least 2 years of experience utilizing CAD software.
• Minimum 2 years working in a professional environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• An abundance of patience to see a complicated project to the end.
• Ability to think in a three-dimensional manner.

Responsibilities

• Follow all OSHA standards and laws.
• Attend regular development meetings.
• Address limitations of technologies and materials involved in the CAD process.
• Incorporate feedback into 3D model designs.
• Make revisions to models as requested.
• Run simulations and stress-tests on all 3D models before prototyping.
• Read and interpret architectural, structural and MEP drawings.
• Provide accurate electrical schematics per client conditions and analyze and track technical specifications including dimensions, arrangements, and installation procedures.
• Analyze and verify all hydraulic calculations to ensure adequate water delivery in the event of a fire condition emergency.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Three-dimensional thinking

Patience to see complex project to end

Education

2-year degree in fire sprinkler industry

Bachelor's degree OR NICET certifications

CAD software experience (2+ years)

Professional environment experience (2+ years)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Vancouver, WA, is seeking a fire sprinkler designer to design sprinkler systems, run CAD-driven layouts, and coordinate with engineers and technicians to ensure safe, compliant installations.

The role involves testing structures, implementing upgrades, reading MEP drawings, and maintaining systems. Candidates should have a 2-year degree in fire protection, CAD experience, and NICET or bachelor's preferred; strong organization and attention to detail are essential.