Fire Sprinkler Design Lead

Zeus Fire and Security; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeus Fire and Security is seeking a Sprinkler Design Supervisor to lead the design team producing fire sprinkler drawings, hydraulic calculations, and submittals. The role coordinates with sales, project management, installation teams, customers, and authorities to ensure compliant systems and on-time project delivery.

The candidate should have 5+ years in fire sprinkler design, strong leadership and communication, and proficiency with AutoCAD and HydraCAD/AutoSPRINK; NICET Level III

Qualifications

• 5 years of fire sprinkler design experience, including hydraulic calculations, submittals, and field coordination.
• Supervisory or design lead experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of fire sprinkler system design, NFPA standards, hydraulic calculations, water supply requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and sprinkler design software such as HydraCAD or AutoSPRINK; working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage sprinkler design workloads, schedules, staffing, and design labor budgets across multiple projects.
• Review sprinkler drawings, hydraulic calculations, and submittals for accuracy, applicable codes and standards, project specifications, and constructability before release.
• Lead, mentor, and train sprinkler designers by establishing design standards, providing technical guidance, and supporting performance management.
• Coordinate with project managers, installation teams, customers, and other trades to resolve layout conflicts and align design releases with project schedules.
• Prepare or oversee sprinkler layouts and hydraulic calculations for complex projects, verifying water supply information and design criteria.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in drafting/engineering/fire protection

Tools

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

AutoSPRINK

Microsoft Office

Job description

Zeus Fire and Security is seeking a Sprinkler Design Supervisor to lead the design team producing fire sprinkler drawings, hydraulic calculations, and submittals. The role coordinates with sales, project management, installation teams, customers, and authorities to ensure compliant systems and on-time project delivery.

The candidate should have 5+ years in fire sprinkler design, strong leadership and communication, and proficiency with AutoCAD and HydraCAD/AutoSPRINK; NICET Level III