Fire Sprinkler Designer

AppleOne Employment Services; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Comprehensive benefits package

NICET certification support

Opportunities for advancement

100% onsite position in Boise, ID or S

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer for a direct hire in Boise, ID or Salt Lake City, UT. The role targets professionals with 1–2 years of fire sprinkler design experience who will support commercial, industrial, and residential life-safety projects.

The designer will create layouts, hydraulics, material lists, fabrication drawings, and submittal packages while coordinating with PMs, field teams, and engineers to ensure successful project delivery from design

Qualifications

• Design fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential construction projects.
• Prepare code-compliant sprinkler layouts, hydraulic calculations, fabrication drawings, and submittal packages.
• Coordinate design details with project managers, field teams, contractors, architects, and engineers.
• Support project execution through revisions, clarifications, documentation, and technical design support.

Responsibilities

• Design fire sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA standards, applicable building codes, and local jurisdiction requirements.
• Prepare sprinkler layouts, hydraulic calculations, fabrication drawings, material lists, and submittal documentation.
• Review construction drawings, project specifications, design criteria, and submittal requirements to ensure accurate system layouts.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, architects, engineers, and field teams to support constructability and installation efficiency.
• Provide design revisions, clarifications, and technical support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain organized project documentation, approval records, drawing files, and design-related project information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

HydraCAD

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer for a direct hire opportunity in Boise, ID or Salt Lake City, UT with a well-established regional fire protection organization. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented design professional with 1 to 2 years of fire sprinkler system design experience who wants to support commercial, industrial, and residential life safety projects.

The Fire Sprinkler Designer will create accurate, code-compliant sprinkler system layouts, hydraulic calculations, material lists, fabrication drawings, and submittal packages. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with project managers, field installation teams, contractors, architects, and engineers to support successful project delivery from design through installation.

This is a strong opportunity for someone looking for long-term growth in a stable, team-oriented environment. The company offers supportive leadership, experienced team members, career advancement opportunities, continued NICET certification support, and a collaborative culture focused on quality, safety, and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design fire sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA standards, applicable building codes, and local jurisdiction requirements.
• Prepare sprinkler layouts, hydraulic calculations, fabrication drawings, material lists, and submittal documentation.
• Review construction drawings, project specifications, design criteria, and submittal requirements to ensure accurate system layouts.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, architects, engineers, and field teams to support constructability and installation efficiency.
• Provide design revisions, clarifications, and technical support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain organized project documentation, approval records, drawing files, and design-related project information.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range: $70,000 to $110,000 per year, based on experience.
• Direct hire opportunity.
• Yearly bonus.
• 401(k) plan.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Continued NICET certification support.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• 100% onsite position in Boise, ID or Salt Lake City, UT.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Design fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential construction projects.
• Prepare code-compliant sprinkler layouts, hydraulic calculations, fabrication drawings, and submittal packages.
• Coordinate design details with project managers, field teams, contractors, architects, and engineers.
• Support project execution through revisions, clarifications, documentation, and technical design support.
• 1 to 2 years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• Working knowledge of NFPA standards, fire protection design practices, and applicable building code requirements.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, HydraCAD, or related fire sprinkler design software.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, architectural plans, and engineering documents.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on accuracy, constructability, and life safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• NICET certification or active progress toward NICET certification.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, multi-family, or residential fire sprinkler projects.
• Familiarity with hydraulic calculation software and fire protection submittal requirements.
• Prior experience supporting field installation teams through design coordination and plan revisions.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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