Fire Sprinkler Designer

Datrose; Cheltenham (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Datrose is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer in Cheltenham, PA to join a growing team. The role involves using CAD to prepare layouts, details, and diagrams necessary for installation of fire sprinkler systems.

The candidate should have solid drafting skills, AutoCAD experience, and the ability to perform site surveys and hydraulic calculations. Knowledge of NFPA codes is a plus and onsite work is required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in drafting and fire sprinkler terminology.
• Able to perform onsite surveys and measurements.
• Experience reading drawings/blueprints and some AutoCAD experience.
• Hydraulic calculations knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare routine layouts of fire sprinkler systems and detail drawings.
• Create diagrams and maintain CAD data with changes.
• Support engineering by providing accurate drawings and dimensions.

Skills

Drafting techniques

Mechanical aptitude

Field surveys

Read blueprints

Tools

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

SprinkCAD

Job description

Job Details

Job ID: 28103

Job Category: Engineering

Position Type: Direct

Engineering

Fire Sprinkler Designer Cheltenham, PA

Posted: 5/21/2026

Job Description

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