Fire Sprinkler Designer

Actalent; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Employee stock ownership opportunity

Life insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Odenton, MD is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer with 2-5 years of fire alarm design experience to develop compliant systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects. You will prepare layouts, riser diagrams, and submittal packages while coordinating with PMs, estimators, engineers, and field personnel.

You will review drawings for integration and support AHJ approvals. Office-based role with comprehensive benefits; onsite in Anne Arundel County area, pay $35–$45/hr plus

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of fire alarm design experience.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes and local fire alarm requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or HydroCAD, and fire protection design software.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed fire alarm layouts, riser diagrams, device placement drawings, calculations, and submittal packages.
• Collaborate with project managers, estimators, engineers, and field personnel to ensure accurate system coordination.
• Review architectural, electrical, and mechanical drawings for project integration.
• Select appropriate fire alarm equipment and support permitting and AHJ approval processes.
• Respond to plan review comments, implement design revisions, and contribute to value engineering.
• Maintain organized project documentation and deliver code-compliant designs on time and within budgets.

Skills

Fire alarm design

NFPA codes knowledge

AutoCAD

HydroCAD

Interpret construction drawings

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Drafting, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

HydroCAD

Fire protection design software

Job description

Job Title: Fire Sprinkler Designer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Designer with 2-5 years of experience. The role involves designing and developing fire alarm systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects, ensuring compliance with NFPA, IBC, IFC, local AHJ requirements, and project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed fire alarm layouts, riser diagrams, device placement drawings, calculations, and submittal packages, including product data, battery calculations, and sequences of operation.


• Collaborate closely with project managers, estimators, engineers, and field personnel to ensure accurate system coordination and constructible designs.


• Review architectural, electrical, and mechanical drawings for project integration.


• Select appropriate fire alarm equipment and support permitting and AHJ approval processes.


• Respond to plan review comments, implement design revisions, and contribute to design-build and value engineering efforts.


• Maintain organized project documentation and deliver high-quality, code-compliant fire alarm system designs on time and within project budgets.

Essential Skills

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Drafting, or related field.


• 2-5 years of fire alarm design experience.


• Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes and local fire alarm requirements.


• Proficiency in AutoCAD or HydroCAD, and fire protection design software.


• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Revit experience is preferred.


• NICET certification is preferred.

Work Environment

The position is based in an office environment located in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The company offers flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, voluntary life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(K) with company match, employee assistance program, employee relief fund, and supplemental insurance options such as critical illness, hospitalization, and accident. The company is employee-owned, offering opportunities to purchase stock.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Odenton, MD.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision


• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital


• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available


• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)


• Short and long-term disability


• Health Spending Account (HSA)


• Transportation benefits


• Employee Assistance Program


• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Odenton,MD. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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