Fire Sprinkler Design Apprentice - CAD & NFPA Training

Century Fire Protection Llc; Magnolia (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(K) with Company Match

Job summary

Century Fire Protection is seeking an entry-level Fire Protection Designer to assist in designing and laying out fire sprinkler systems under supervision. You will learn NFPA standards, CAD drafting, and prepare preliminary drawings, material lists, and submittal packages.

Collaborating with project managers and field personnel, you will help ensure design accuracy and compliance while gaining hands-on experience and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or technical degree preferred; interest or coursework in drafting, design, engineering, or construction.
• Experience with CAD tools is a plus and willingness to learn NFPA standards and local codes.

Responsibilities

• Learn to design and layout fire sprinkler systems using CAD software.
• Learn and apply NFPA standards, local fire codes, and building regulations.
• Prepare preliminary design layouts, material lists, and fabrication drawings.
• Perform basic hydraulic calculations under supervision.
• Coordinate with project managers, field personnel, and other trades to ensure accuracy.

Skills

NFPA standards knowledge

Drafting/design understanding

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/technical degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

SprinkCad

Job description

Century Fire Protection is seeking an entry-level Fire Protection Designer to assist in designing and laying out fire sprinkler systems under supervision. You will learn NFPA standards, CAD drafting, and prepare preliminary drawings, material lists, and submittal packages.

Collaborating with project managers and field personnel, you will help ensure design accuracy and compliance while gaining hands-on experience and career growth opportunities.