Fire Sprinkler Designer

Chesapeake Sprinkler Company; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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  Ill/

Job summary

Chesapeake Fire Protection in Ashburn, VA is seeking a fire protection designer with 2–5 years of experience to develop sprinkler layouts and hydraulic calculations for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects.

You will ensure compliance with NFPA standards and local codes, review drawings, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and project managers. Office-based role with site visits and documentation responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, or multi-family projects.
• Strong knowledge of fire sprinkler systems, hydraulics, and NFPA standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or other fire protection design software.

Responsibilities

• Create fire sprinkler system layouts and hydraulic calculations.
• Design systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects.
• Ensure designs meet NFPA standards and local codes.
• Review drawings and coordinate with architects, engineers, and Project Managers.
• Prepare shop drawings, submittals, and permit packages.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

NFPA standards

Hydraulics

Reading construction drawings

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Technical training or degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Chesapeake Sprinkler Ashburn - Ashburn, VA 20147Position Type: Full TimeDivision 136 | Ashburn, VA

Design with purpose. Build with precision. Protect what matters.

What You’ll Do

• Create fire sprinkler system layouts, hydraulic calculations, and material specifications.
• Design systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects.
• Ensure designs meet NFPA standards, local codes, and project specifications.
• Review construction drawings and coordinate with architects, engineers, and Project Managers.
• Prepare shop drawings, design submittals, and permit packages.
• Work with field teams to resolve constructability issues and design changes.
• Maintain accurate design and revision documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and quality control checks.
• Stay current with fire protection codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• High school diploma; technical training or degree preferred.
• 2–5 years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, or multi-family projects.
• Strong knowledge of fire sprinkler systems, hydraulics, and NFPA standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or other fire protection design software.
• NICET Level II or III in Fire Protection Engineering preferred.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

The Job

• Primarily office-based with occasional job site visits.
• Prolonged periods of computer and desk work.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, bend, stoop, and navigate uneven surfaces.
• Ability to lift 25–30 lbs.
• Job site visits may include exposure to varying weather, dust, or noise.
• Strong visual acuity required to read and interpret drawings and specifications.

Why This Role Matters

Every great fire protection system starts with a great design. Put your technical skills to work designing systems that protect people, property, and communities—and grow your career with Chesapeake Fire Protection.

About Chesapeake Fire Protection

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