Fire Sprinkler Design Engineer - Growth & Impact

Viking Automatic Sprinkler Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Profit Sharing Plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training and career development机会

Job summary

VFP Fire Systems in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer/Engineer to design water-based fire protection systems, perform hydraulic calculations, interpret codes, and coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and field teams.

You will prepare drawings for field installation, support project delivery through design submittals, material lists, and turnover, and contribute to a team-focused culture that values accuracy, learning, and customer service.

Qualifications

• CAD experience required.
• Experience with HydraCAD, AutoSPRINK, or similar fire sprinkler design software preferred.
• Experience using Bluebeam Revu or Adobe Acrobat Pro to mark up and package PDFs preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple active projects.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to learn and support others.
• Experience with fire protection systems, NFPA standards, building codes, and general construction preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word required.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree with an engineering emphasis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with the design team to complete layout and design of fire sprinkler systems, including hydraulic calculations.
• Prepare accurate and detailed drawings for field installation.
• Ensure designs comply with NFPA standards, local codes, project specifications, and AHJ requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, building trades, project managers, and field personnel.
• Support disciplined project execution by helping identify design challenges early and providing practical solutions.
• Prepare design submittals and assist with responses to review comments.
• Assist with material lists, procurement coordination, and project documentation.
• Support field crews during installation to help keep work moving efficiently and accurately.
• Contribute to a high level of customer service through timely communication, quality design work, and strong follow-through.
• Collaborate with construction, service, and inspection teams when project information creates future customer support opportunities.

Skills

CAD design

Detail-oriented

Project multitasking

Team-oriented

Learning mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree (engineering emphasis)

Tools

HydraCAD

AutoSPRINK

Bluebeam Revu

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

VFP Fire Systems in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer/Engineer to design water-based fire protection systems, perform hydraulic calculations, interpret codes, and coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and field teams.

You will prepare drawings for field installation, support project delivery through design submittals, material lists, and turnover, and contribute to a team-focused culture that values accuracy, learning, and customer service.