Fire Sprinkler Design Engineer - Hybrid Seattle

Columbia Fire; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Columbia Fire in Seattle, WA is seeking a Fire Protection Designer to translate field conditions into buildable sprinkler designs. You will own projects from concept through material release, collaborating with project managers, sales and field crews in a fast-paced environment.

This entry-to-senior design role features a structured pay scale, NICET progression, and hybrid work with up to two days remote. Candidates should be proficient in AutoSprink, NFPA 13, and 3D coordination, with a passion

Qualifications

• Spatial reasoning and applied math aptitude.
• Ability to learn AutoSprink and read technical drawings.
• Office in Seattle with site visits as needed.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and field conditions to define project scope.
• Design complete fire sprinkler systems per NFPA 13 and local codes.
• Produce layouts and assist with hydraulic calculations.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and crews.

Skills

Spatial reasoning

Applied math

Technical drawing

Independent work

Organization

Problem solving

Fluent English

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AutoSprink

Revit

BIM

3D coordination

Job description

Columbia Fire in Seattle, WA is seeking a Fire Protection Designer to translate field conditions into buildable sprinkler designs. You will own projects from concept through material release, collaborating with project managers, sales and field crews in a fast-paced environment.

This entry-to-senior design role features a structured pay scale, NICET progression, and hybrid work with up to two days remote. Candidates should be proficient in AutoSprink, NFPA 13, and 3D coordination, with a passion