Fire Sprinkler Designer

Penn-Technical-Staffing; Cheltenham (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Datrose is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer in Cheltenham, PA. The role involves using CAD to create layouts and detail drawings for fire sprinkler systems, including installation-ready views and dimensions.

You will also perform field surveys, update database records, and support senior designers with drawing revisions. Applicants should have at least 4 years of sprinkler design experience, strong AutoCAD skills, and familiarity with NFPA codes.

Qualifications

• Solid drafting techniques and familiarity with fire sprinkler terminology.
• At least 4 years of experience with the design and layout of sprinkler systems.
• Able to read/interpet drawings/blueprints and perform basic calculations.
• Experience using AutoCAD; knowledge of HydraCAD or SprinkCAD is a plus.
• Knowledge of NFPA codes and on-site field survey ability.

Responsibilities

• Use CAD to prepare routine layouts of fire sprinkler systems and detail drawings.
• Prepare assembly drawings, sketches and diagrams with all views and dimensions.
• Make copies of drawings and maintain change records in the database.
• Perform on-site field surveys and measurements of existing installations.
• Read drawings/blueprints and apply fire protection terminology; refer complex questions to lead designers.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Field surveying

Hydraulic calculations

NFPA knowledge

Autocad familiarity

Tools

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

SprinkCAD

Job description

Job Details

Engineering

Fire Sprinkler Designer Cheltenham,PA Posted:5/21/2026 Job Description Job ID#:

28103

Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Direct

A growing designer of Fire Protection Systems located in Cheltenham, PA is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer to join their team. Job Responsibilities: Uses CAD equipment to provide support to Engineering department by preparing routine layouts of fire sprinkler systems, detail drawings, assembly drawings, sketches and diagrams. Details to include all views and dimensions necessary for installation. Make copies of drawings and maintains information regarding changes to database. Makes simple decisions but refers most questions / problems to lead designers or chief engineer. Job Requirements: Solid understanding of drafting techniques and familiarity with design and fire sprinkler terminology. Mechanical aptitude with ability to complete basic mathematical calculations. Ability to perform onsite field surveys and measurements of existing installations. Must have ability to read and interpret drawings / blueprints as well as prior experience using AutoCAD. At least 4 years of experience with the design and layout of Sprinkler systems. Working knowledge of AutoCAD. HydraCAD or SprinkCAD is a plus. Ability to perform Hydraulic Calculations. Knowledge of NFPA Codes. #IND Job Requirements