Fire Sprinkler Designer

Actalent; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 103,320,000 - 130,872,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home options

Employee ownership

Job summary

Actalent in Ashburn, VA, is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer for a contract-to-hire role. You will design sprinkler systems for multifamily, data centers, and government facilities, produce layout drawings using AutoCAD, Autosprink, Hydracad, and Revit, and verify drawings for code compliance.

Occasional site visits and BIM coordination are required to ensure integrated designs. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of sprinkler design experience, strong knowledge of fire protection codes, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in fire sprinkler design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for fire sprinkler design.
• Knowledge of fire protection codes, standards, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection sprinkler systems for various building types.
• Develop detailed layout drawings using AutoCAD, Autosprink, Hydracad and Revit.
• Review drawings for accuracy and completeness against codes and specs.

Skills

AutoCAD

Fire protection

BIM coordination

Site visits

Revit

Hydracad

NICET Level III

Education

NICET Level III or higher in fire protection

Tools

AutoCAD

Autosprink

Hydracad

Revit

Job description

Job Title: Fire Sprinkler Designer

Job Description: The Fire Sprinkler Designer designs fire protection sprinkler systems for a variety of building types, ensuring safety, code compliance, and high-quality engineering standards. This role completes engineering requests in line with sound business practices and corporate policies, reviews drawings for accuracy and completeness, and supports projects through design production and occasional site visits.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection sprinkler systems for a range of building types, including multifamily properties, data centers, and government facilities.
• Complete engineering requests in accordance with established business practices, industry standards, and corporate policies.
• Develop detailed fire sprinkler layout drawings and documentation using design software such as AutoCAD, Autosprink, Hydracad, and Revit where applicable.
• Review individual drawings to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance with relevant codes and project specifications.
• Conduct site visits as needed to verify field conditions, gather design information, and coordinate with project stakeholders.
• Participate in BIM coordination efforts to ensure fire protection designs integrate smoothly with other disciplines and building systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to clarify design requirements, resolve conflicts, and support project delivery.
• Maintain organized project files, design records, and documentation to support efficient project management and quality control.
• Contribute to heavy design production work, meeting deadlines and supporting multiple projects as required.
• Apply knowledge of fire protection principles and building design to develop effective, reliable sprinkler system solutions.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience in fire sprinkler design.
• Strong background in fire protection design and sprinkler system layout.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for fire sprinkler and fire protection design.
• Experience designing sprinkler systems for building types such as multifamily, data centers, and government facilities.
• Knowledge of fire protection codes, standards, and best practices relevant to sprinkler system design.
• NICET Level III or higher in fire protection (required for fully remote work).
• Ability to review and verify the accuracy and completeness of technical drawings.
• Capability to conduct site visits and translate field conditions into effective design solutions.
• Experience with BIM coordination and working within coordinated design environments.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage heavy design production workloads.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Hydracad software is highly desirable.
• Experience with Revit for fire protection and sprinkler system design is a plus.
• background in broader building design, including multifamily, data centers, or government projects.
• Familiarity with Autosprink or similar fire protection design tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in an office and remote setting.
• Comfort working within flexible schedules and adapting to project needs.
• Interest in professional development and maintaining relevant certifications such as NICET.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based in an office setting within a laid-back, casual firm that emphasizes a comfortable and supportive atmosphere. The company is employee-owned, offering the opportunity to purchase stock and share in the organization’s success. The typical schedule runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility provided as needed to accommodate project demands and personal needs. The position involves heavy design production work, utilizing tools such as AutoCAD, Autosprink, Hydracad, Revit, and BIM platforms in a collaborative environment. Work-from-home options are available as needed, allowing for a blend of in-office and remote work to support productivity and work-life balance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ashburn, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Workplace Type This is a fully remote position.
• Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.