Fire Sprinkler Design Engineer

Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 68,770,000 - 91,693,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

401k with match

EPSP

Job summary

Landmark Sprinkler (Viking Fire Protection Group) seeks a Fire Sprinkler Design Engineer to design water-based fire protection systems, including CAD layout, hydraulic calculations, and code interpretation. You’ll support installation and turnover, with strong training and advancement opportunities.

The role collaborates with sales, PMs, and field crews in a fast-paced construction environment, emphasizing detail and teamwork. Proficiency in CAD and fire protection standards is essential.

Qualifications

• CAD experience required.
• Experience with HydraCAD, AutoSprink, or similar software preferred.
• Experience using Bluebeam or Adobe Pro to mark up PDFs preferred.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented; able to multitask on ongoing projects and work in a team.
• Experience with fire protection systems, building codes and standards, and general construction preferred.
• MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) required.

Responsibilities

• Layout and design sprinkler systems, including hydraulic calculations.
• Ensure the design meets NFPA and local code requirements.
• Provide detailed drawings to field crews to ensure seamless installation.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, building trades and officials; handle material procurement and turnover to owner.

Skills

CAD experience

Fire protection knowledge

Teamwork & detail-oriented

Education

Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree in engineering emphasis

High school diploma/GED

Tools

HydraCAD

AutoSprink

Bluebeam

Adobe Pro

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Are you someone who enjoys learning and thrives on attention to detail? Are you looking for a rewarding job that takes a project from concept to reality? Landmark Sprinkler (Viking Fire Protection Group) would love for you to join our team as a Fire Sprinkler Design Engineer. In this position, you will work with our team of salespeople, project managers, and field crews to lay out and design fully functional fire sprinkler systems. Landmark Sprinkler is looking for a driven individual who enjoys the fast pace of construction and thrives on details.

For 100 years, Viking Fire Protection Group has forged an unparalleled reputation for excellence in the design, installation, service, and maintenance of fire protection systems. VFPG’s project experience is national, our specialized capabilities are virtually unlimited, and we pride ourselves on developing our people.

Job Summary:

A Fire Sprinkler Designer Engineer will work in a team environment to design water-based fire protection systems. Work will include all aspects of system design, including CAD layout, code interpretation, design submittal, coordination, and material procurement. This individual will also support the project through installation and turnover to the owner. VFPG places a strong emphasis on individual training and development, with excellent opportunities for advancement for those driven to excel.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the design team to complete the layout and design of complete sprinkler systems, including hydraulic calculations
• Ensure the design meets NFPA and local code requirements
• Provide detailed drawings to field crews to ensure seamless installation
• Perform drafting/layout of fire protection systems, interpret codes, coordinate with architects, engineers, building trades, and officials, handle material procurement, and collaborate with field personnel

Requirements:

• CAD experience required
• Experience with HydraCAD, AutoSprink, or similar software preferred
• Experience using Bluebeam or Adobe Pro to mark up and package PDFs preferred
• Self-motivated, driven, and detail-oriented; able to multitask on ongoing projects and demonstrate a strong sense of teamwork
• Experience with fire protection systems, building codes and standards, and general construction preferred
• Experience with MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS Word required
• High school diploma/GED required
• Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree with an engineering emphasis preferred
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long-term disability, 401k with match, EPSP

Pay Range:

$24/hr - $32/hr depending on experience and relatable skills

EEO statement/Affirmative Action:

• Viking Fire Protection Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of religion, disability, protected veteran status, age, sex, race, color, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law
• Viking Fire Protection Group complies with federal and state disability laws and will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and qualified employees with disabilities. If you wish to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Dan Broich.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.