Fire Sprinkler Designer

AppleOne Employment Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer to join our direct-hire team. The role focuses on designing and laying out sprinkler systems for industrial, commercial, and residential projects, with emphasis on accurate hydraulics, field verification, and cross-team coordination.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of fire sprinkler design experience, proficiency with SprinkCAD, and strong communication skills to support collaboration with project

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• Experience using SprinkCAD is required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and deadlines.
• NICET certification or progress toward NICET certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout fire sprinkler systems for industrial, commercial, and residential construction projects.
• Perform hydraulic calculations to support code-compliant fire protection system designs.
• Conduct field surveys and verify existing conditions to support accurate design documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other trades to resolve design and installation details.
• Support fabrication listings, material takeoffs, and BIM modeling as needed.
• Prepare clear, accurate design drawings and related documentation for project execution.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

Hydraulic calculations

Field surveys

Coordination with trades

BIM coordination

Tools

SprinkCAD

Revit

BIM modeling

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer for a direct hire opportunity in Los Angeles, CA. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented fire protection design professional who enjoys working on industrial, commercial, and residential projects in a collaborative construction environment.

The Fire Sprinkler Designer will join a dynamic design team that values accuracy, communication, teamwork, and technical growth. This opportunity offers exposure to varied project types, coordination with experienced trades and project teams, and the ability to contribute to life safety systems that protect people, property, and critical facilities. Candidates can expect a supportive team environment, strong leadership, and opportunities to continue building expertise in fire sprinkler design, BIM coordination, and code-compliant system layout.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and layout fire sprinkler systems for industrial, commercial, and residential construction projects.
• Perform hydraulic calculations to support code-compliant fire protection system designs.
• Conduct field surveys and verify existing conditions to support accurate design documentation.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other trades to resolve design and installation details.
• Support fabrication listings, material takeoffs, and BIM modeling as needed.
• Prepare clear, accurate design drawings and related documentation for project execution.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is dependent on experience and NICET level.

Direct hire opportunity.

Location: Los Angeles, CA 90065.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Design and layout fire sprinkler systems for construction projects.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and support system documentation.
• Conduct field surveys and coordinate with trades and internal project teams.
• Support fabrication listings and BIM modeling workflows.
• 3 to 5 years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• Experience using SprinkCAD is required.
• Ability to prepare accurate layouts, calculations, and design documentation.
• Strong understanding of fire sprinkler system design principles and field coordination requirements.
• Organized, detail-oriented approach to project work.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with HASS.
• Experience with Revit or BIM modeling.
• NICET certification or progress toward NICET certification.
• Experience designing fire sprinkler systems for industrial, commercial, and residential projects.

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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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