Fire Sprinkler Designer

Datrose; Cheltenham (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Datrose is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer in Cheltenham, PA. The role focuses on using CAD to produce layouts, detail drawings, and diagrams for fire protection systems, incorporating necessary views and dimensions for installation.

The designer will work with lead designers and engineers, reading drawings, performing hydraulic calculations, and ensuring NFPA compliance. On-site surveying and accurate measurements are required to support installation and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Solid drafting techniques and familiarity with fire sprinkler terminology.
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Experience reading drawings/blueprints.
• AutoCAD experience required.
• At least 4 years of design and layout of sprinkler systems.
• Knowledge of NFPA codes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine layouts of fire sprinkler systems.
• Create detail drawings and assembly drawings.
• Maintain records of changes and update databases.
• Refer complex questions to lead designers or chief engineer.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and field surveys as needed.

Skills

CAD drafting

Reading blueprints

Mathematical calculations

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