Fire Sprinkler Designer

Century Fire Protection; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 (Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident)

Job summary

Century Fire Protection is seeking a qualified individual responsible for designing fire protection systems across industrial, commercial, and residential applications in Ocala, Florida. The role includes preparing designs, submitting plans for approval, and ensuring proper installation.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, preferably with some experience in related fields and knowledge of design tools like SprinkCad. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(K) plan.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of related experience or training preferred.
• NICET Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection sprinkler systems with accuracy.
• Submit design plans for approval and obtain necessary permits.
• Prepare fabrication lists and requisition materials for jobs.
• Perform field surveys to verify design suitability.

Skills

SprinkCad

AutoCad

HydroCAD

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NICET Certification

Job description

Summary

Responsible for designing fire protection systems for industrial, commercial and residential applications, completing project designs and submittals.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection sprinkler systems, including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre‑action, and deluge systems, with accuracy and detail to enable field installation with few design errors.
• Submit design plans to proper department leadership for approval and obtain permits as required.
• Calculate figures to convert design dimensions to resizing dimensions specified for subsequent production.
• Design fire protection sprinkler systems within allocated hours for each job.
• Review work order and procedural manuals to determine critical dimensions of design.
• Prepare submittal packages and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.
• Prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials for job.
• Perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure.
• Assist field personnel with design related installation issues.
• Prepare and submit final job close‑out documents after final acceptance testing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• NICET Certification is a plus.

Computer Skills

• SprinkCad preferred, AutoCad, or HydroCAD, Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.

Additional Requirements

• Pre‑employment Drug Screen.

Benefits

• 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