Fire Sprinkler Design Drafter

SanCrest; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sancrest Llc in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Sprinkler Designer to design fire sprinkler layouts for commercial and industrial facilities. You will ensure code-compliant designs and produce coordinated CAD/BIM drawings, while performing hydraulic calculations and preparing material lists for procurement and installation.

The role requires strong knowledge of fire protection systems, proficiency with CAD/BIM tools, and the ability to interpret plans and specifications.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of fire sprinkler systems and code requirements.
• Proficiency in CAD/BIM tools for production of design drawings.
• Ability to complete hydraulic calculations accurately.
• Detail-oriented with strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience interpreting plans/specifications and supporting project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop code-compliant sprinkler system designs and layouts for fire protection projects.
• Create detailed CAD/BIM drawings supporting coordination and constructability.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and generate associated design documentation.
• Prepare material lists to support procurement and installation.
• Interpret architectural/engineering plans and specifications.
• Apply NFPA and local fire codes to ensure compliance and safety.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and installation teams to ensure accuracy.
• Support estimates, project submittals, and documentation reviews.
• Assist with resolving field issues through design adjustments and guidance.

Tools

CAD/BIM software

Job description

Sprinkler Designer responsible for designing fire sprinkler layouts that meet all applicable code requirements for commercial and industrial facilities.

Key duties

• Develop code-compliant sprinkler system designs and layouts for fire protection projects.
• Create detailed CAD/BIM drawings supporting coordination and constructability.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and generate associated design documentation.
• Prepare material lists to support procurement and installation.
• Interpret architectural/engineering plans and specifications.
• Apply NFPA and local fire codes to ensure compliance and safety.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and installation teams to ensure accuracy.
• Support estimates, project submittals, and documentation reviews.
• Assist with resolving field issues through design adjustments and guidance.

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of fire sprinkler systems and applicable code requirements.
• Proficiency in CAD/BIM tools for production of design drawings.
• Ability to complete hydraulic calculations accurately.
• Detail-oriented with strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Experience interpreting plans/specifications and supporting project documentation.