Fire Sprinkler Designer

gpac; Owatonna (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement plan

Lead Designer career progression

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer for on-site work near the Twin Cities metro area. You will design and lay out fire sprinkler systems using AutoCAD and Revit, aligning with NFPA standards, and perform hydraulic calculations for diverse commercial and industrial projects.

This role offers growth toward a Lead Designer position, with a strong emphasis on quality, timely delivery, and collaboration with engineers, contractors, and AHJs in a fully on-site setting.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• Commercial and/or industrial project experience.
• NICET certification preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and hydraulic calculation software.
• Strong understanding of NFPA 13 and applicable fire protection codes.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout fire sprinkler systems in AutoCAD/Revit in accordance with NFPA standards and local codes.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and develop accurate system layouts.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Coordinate designs with engineers, contractors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Prepare shop drawings, submittals, and material lists.
• Participate in field visits to verify installations and address design-related issues.
• Maintain quality, accuracy, and project deadlines throughout the design process.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

AutoCAD

Revit

Hydraulic calculations

NFPA 13 knowledge

Communication

Education

NICET certification preferred

Tools

Hydraulic calculation software

Job description

Fire Sprinkler Designer |

A growing fire protection company is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer to join its team due to continued expansion and an increasing project workload. This is an excellent opportunity for a designer looking to take on diverse commercial and industrial projects while building toward future leadership opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and layout fire sprinkler systems in AutoCAD/Revit in accordance with NFPA standards and local codes.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and develop accurate system layouts.
• Review architectural drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Coordinate designs with engineers, contractors, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Prepare shop drawings, submittals, and material lists.
• Participate in field visits to verify installations and address design-related issues.
• Maintain quality, accuracy, and project deadlines throughout the design process.

Qualifications:

• 3–5+ years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• Commercial and/or industrial project experience.
• NICET certification preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and hydraulic calculation software.
• Strong understanding of NFPA 13 and applicable fire protection codes.
• Strong communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

What’s Offered:

• Competitive salary of $70K–$80K, based on experience.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Retirement plan.
• Stable, growing organization with increasing project opportunities.
• Potential career progression into a Lead Designer position.

This is a fully on-site opportunity near the Twin Cities metro area for a motivated Fire Sprinkler Designer who wants to contribute immediately and grow with an expanding fire protection team.