Fire Sprinkler Designer

Century Fire Protection; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay w/ Performance Incentives

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(K) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Job summary

Century Fire Protection is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer for their Odenton office. The role involves creating designs for fire sprinkler and suppression systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects, ensuring compliance with NFPA standards and local codes.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, 2-5 years of experience in fire sprinkler design, and proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit. The position offers competitive pay, medical benefits, paid time off, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards and local codes.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Create fire sprinkler system designs and layout drawings.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA standards and project specifications.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project managers.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

Hydraulics

Proficiency with CAD software

Collaboration with project teams

Education

High school diploma

Technical degree or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Details: Location: Chesapeake Sprinkler Odenton - Odenton, MD 21113. Position Type: Full Time. Salary Range: $25.00 - $40.00 Hourly.

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

• 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

Primarily 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay w/ Performance Incentives
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Relief Fund Financial Grants
• Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident
• Company issued Laptop and/or Tablet
• Company Paid Training and Certifications
• Referral Bonus (Employees receive $1,000 referral bonus for each person they refer to work at Chesapeake Fire Protection)