Fire Sprinkler Designer

Century Fire Protection; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Fire Protection seeks a skilled Fire Sprinkler Designer to develop designs for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects, ensuring compliance with NFPA standards and codes. The role requires coordinating with project managers, engineers, and field teams to produce accurate designs and constructible drawings.

Responsibilities include creating layouts, hydraulic calculations, submittals, and shop drawings while maintaining thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

AutoCAD

Revit

NFPA standards

Hydraulics

Education

NICET Level II/III preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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 25-30 lbs.; 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.

Qualifications

Required: 2-5 years of fire sprinkler design experience; knowledge of NFPA standards; proficiency with AutoCAD or Revit; NICET Level II or III preferred.