Fire Sprinkler Designer

Chesapeake Sprinkler Company; Ashburn, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

PTO & Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Chesapeake Fire Protection in Ashburn, VA is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer to create code‑compliant, constructible fire sprinkler designs for commercial, industrial, and multi‑family projects. You’ll collaborate with Project Managers, engineers, architects, and field teams from concept to installation.

Responsibilities include layouts, hydraulic calculations, NFPA compliance, shop drawings, and permit packages.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Hydraulics knowledge

NFPA standards understanding

Reading construction drawings

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

NICET Level II or III in Fire Protection Engineering preferred

High school diploma; technical training or degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Chesapeake Sprinkler Ashburn - Ashburn, VA 20147 Position Type: Full Time Division 132 | Ashburn, VA

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

Chesapeake Fire Protection is looking for an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer to create accurate, code‑compliant, and constructible fire sprinkler and suppression system designs. You’ll work closely with Project Managers, engineers, architects, and field teams to bring projects from concept to installation.

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

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