Fire Sprinkler Designer

Century Fire Protection; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Educational assistance

Job summary

Century Fire Protection seeks a Fire Sprinkler Designer to develop designs for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects, creating layout drawings, hydraulic calculations, and material specifications while ensuring NFPA compliance.

You will collaborate with project managers, engineers, and field teams to produce accurate, constructible designs and stay current with codes and industry best practices. Proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit is required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• Experience in commercial, industrial, or multi-family projects.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards and local codes.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar software.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• NICET II/III in Fire Protection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create fire sprinkler system designs, including layout drawings and material specs.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and ensure NFPA compliance.
• Review construction drawings and coordinate with architects, engineers, and PMs.
• Prepare design submittals, shop drawings, and permit packages.
• Collaborate with field personnel to address constructability issues.
• Maintain documentation of designs and revisions.
• Participate in design reviews and quality control checks.
• Stay current with fire protection standards and best practices.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

Hydraulics

Interpreting construction drawings

Coordination with project teams

NFPA standards knowledge

Education

High school diploma; technical or degree preferred

NICET II/III in Fire Protection preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Summary

Responsible for developing designs for fire sprinkler and suppression systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects; ensures compliance with NFPA standards, local codes, and project specifications, while collaborating with project managers, engineers, and field teams to produce accurate, constructible designs.

Division 18 - Fort Worth, TX

Summary

Responsible for developing designs for fire sprinkler and suppression systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects; ensures compliance with NFPA standards, local codes, and project specifications, while collaborating with project managers, engineers, and field teams to produce accurate, constructible designs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Create fire sprinkler system designs, including layout drawings, hydraulic calculations, and material specifications.
• Ensure designs comply with NFPA standards, local codes, and project specifications.
• Review construction drawings and coordinate with architects, engineers, and project managers.
• Prepare design submittals, shop drawings, and permit packages.
• Collaborate with field personnel to address constructability issues and design changes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of designs and revisions.
• Participate in design reviews and quality control checks.
• Stay current with fire protection standards, codes, and industry best practices.

Education And/or Experience

High school diploma, technical or degree preferred, and 2-5 years of fire sprinkler design experience; experience in commercial, industrial, or multi-family projects; knowledge of fire sprinkler systems, hydraulics, and NFPA standards; proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or other fire protection design software; ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements; NICET Level II or III in Fire Protection Engineering preferred.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Applications; proficiency with CAD software.

Physical Demands

Primaily office based; occasional site visits may be required; prolonged periods of computer and desk work; walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, bend, stoop, and navigate uneven surfaces, lift up to 25-30lbs.; visual acuity required to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications; may occasionally be exposed to varying weather conditions, dust, or noise while on job sites.

What's In It For You?

Century Fire Protection is one of the largest and most successful full-service fire protection companies based in the Southeast and we are still growing! There are a wide range of positions and countless opportunities for career growth. Each employee is empowered to do their job and serve our clients. There is no better place to work in the industry!

Benefits

We believe our people are our biggest asset and as such, we offer comprehensive benefits, education, and training to ensure employees succeed and grow. Benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-term & 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

Build a Career that Burns Bright!

We support and hire Veterans and we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.