Fire Sprinkler Design Manager

Chesapeake Sprinkler Company; Ashburn, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Life Insurance & Disability

Job summary

Chesapeake Fire Protection is seeking a seasoned engineering leader to head the sprinkler design team in Ashburn, VA. You will guide design projects, ensure NFPA and code compliance, and collaborate with PMs and field crews to deliver safe, compliant systems.

You will mentor designers, develop standards, and participate in client meetings as part of a growing protection-design department within the Chesapeake Fire Protection family.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• 3+ years of design management or supervisory experience.
• NICET Level III or IV in Fire Protection Engineering preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, SprinkCAD, HydroCAD and related software.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of fire sprinkler designers.
• Oversee designs for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects.
• Ensure designs meet NFPA standards, local codes, and project specifications.
• Review and approve drawings, hydraulic calculations, and submittals.
• Coordinate design needs with Project Managers and field teams.
• Develop and maintain department standards, templates, and workflows.
• Support permitting and respond to AHJ questions.
• Assist with resource allocation, project planning, and departmental budgeting.
• Lead design reviews and technical problem-solving.

Skills

Leadership

NFPA standards knowledge

Project coordination

Interpreting drawings

Education

High school diploma or technical training

NICET Level III/IV in Fire Protection Engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SprinkCAD

HydroCAD

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Chesapeake Sprinkler Ashburn - Ashburn, VA 20147Position Type: Full TimeDivision 132 | Ashburn, VA

Lead the team. Shape the designs. Protect what matters.

What You'll Do

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of fire sprinkler designers.
• Oversee designs for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects.
• Ensure designs meet NFPA standards, local codes, and project specifications.
• Review and approve drawings, hydraulic calculations, and submittals.
• Coordinate design needs with Project Managers and field teams.
• Develop and maintain department standards, templates, and workflows.
• Support permitting and respond to AHJ questions.
• Assist with resource allocation, project planning, and departmental budgeting.
• Lead design reviews, technical problem-solving, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Participate in client meetings and represent the Design Department across the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• High school diploma; technical training or degree preferred.
• 8+ years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• 3+ years of design management or supervisory experience.
• NICET Level III or IV in Fire Protection Engineering preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of fire sprinkler systems, hydraulics, and NFPA standards.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and fire protection design software.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• SprinkCAD, AutoCAD, or HydroCAD experience preferred.

The Job

• Primarily computer-based design and management work.
• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use.
• Regular use of hands for handling and computer work.
• Occasional walking, reaching, and ladder climbing may be required.

Why This Role Matters

Great fire protection design starts with great leadership. Lead a talented team, elevate the quality of our designs, and help shape the future of Chesapeake Fire Protection.

What's In It For You?

About Chesapeake Fire Protection

Built on Experience. Focused on People. Growing for the Future.

Founded in 1978 as a family-owned business, Chesapeake Fire Protection (formerly Chesapeake Sprinkler Company) has grown into a trusted fire protection partner serving the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas.

Today, as a Century Fire Protection Company, we have the resources, technology, expertise, and first-class fabrication capabilities to take on projects of all sizes. We're headquartered in Odenton, MD, with a branch office in Ashburn, VA.

We Invest in Our People

Our people are our biggest asset. We provide the training, education, resources, and benefits employees need to succeed, grow, and build a career with us.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Relief Fund
• Supplemental Insurance, including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident Coverage

Come build your career with a company that invests in you.