Fire Sprinkler Design Specialist — Hybrid

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Columbia Fire, LLC is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer to join our Seattle office. This hybrid, full-time role focuses on translating field conditions into buildable designs, producing detailed layouts, and coordinating with project teams to ensure code-compliant installations.

You will work from our Seattle office with occasional site visits, learning AutoSprink and NFPA 13 standards while advancing toward NICET certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Spatial reasoning and technical drawing aptitude.
• Willingness to learn AutoSprink and work in-office in Seattle.

Responsibilities

• Review plans, specifications, and field conditions to define project scope.
• Design complete fire sprinkler systems in compliance with NFPA 13 and local codes.
• Produce detailed layouts using AutoSprink and support 3D coordination.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and verify water supply adequacy.
• Develop accurate material stock lists and release material to purchasing.
• Conduct jobsite surveys and create background drawings where none exist.
• Prepare submittal packages for AHJ and customer approval and respond to review comments.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, foremen, and sales for clean handoffs.
• Answer field questions and revise designs as conditions change on site.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Maintain organized design files and documentation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Spatially minded

Independent worker

Organized

Problem solver

Field crews collaboration

Customer First values

Education

High school

Tools

AutoSprink

Revit

BIM

Job description

Columbia Fire, LLC is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer to join our Seattle office. This hybrid, full-time role focuses on translating field conditions into buildable designs, producing detailed layouts, and coordinating with project teams to ensure code-compliant installations.

You will work from our Seattle office with occasional site visits, learning AutoSprink and NFPA 13 standards while advancing toward NICET certification.