Fire Sprinkler Designer

Impact Fire Services, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holidays

401(k) match

Weekly pay

Shared Ownership program

Training opportunities

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Impact Fire Services, LLC in Raleigh, NC seeks a Fire Sprinkler Designer to assist in preparing NFPA-compliant shop drawings using AutoCAD. The role involves learning system component selection, hydraulics, and code interpretation, with field survey tasks and material listing as needed.

Candidates should have 3–5 years of design experience, strong math and mechanical aptitude, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2018+ and related software.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Learn to prepare fire protection design drawings and hydraulic calculations for commercial and residential buildings per codes.
• Assist in surveying existing systems and preparing material lists and field surveys.
• Deliver quality shop drawings and comply with time and budget constraints.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical aptitude

Communication skills

Team player

Tools

AutoCAD 2018+

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position is located in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Up to a $10,000 Sign-On-Bonus based on experience.

Under the guidance of the Design Manager, the Fire Sprinkler designer will assist in the preparation of NFPA compliant fire sprinkler shop drawings utilizing AutoCAD. This position will require the building of knowledge dealing with the selection of fire sprinkler system components, hazard analysis, fluid hydraulics, interpretation of code compliance requirements, and industry standards for the installation of fire protection systems. The candidate will assist in surveying existing fire protection systems, drawing preparation, material listing, and field survey as required to successfully install fire sprinkler systems. This position requires an eager and motivated team player with a positive, professional attitude and demeanor.

The Fire Sprinkler Designer is to deliver quality products and services which meet or exceed the customer's and industry standards, and to achieve customer satisfaction through a unified commitment to job competency and unsurpassed service.

Benefits of Joining Impact Fire Services

• Competitive compensation
• Pay is on a weekly cycle, every Friday
• Competitive benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and holidays
• Company paid short and long-term disability
• Immediately vested in our 401(k) company match
• Full-time employees participate in our Shared Ownership Program which offers a monetary bonus aligned to the company's long-term success. This program fosters an ownership mindset and ensures that every employee meaningfully shares in the success they help create.
• Exceptional guidance and support from our managers
• Collaborative culture & environment
• Robust training opportunities with company reimbursement upon achieving required licensing
• Apprenticeship programs for fire sprinkler, fire alarm and inspection positions
• Opportunity to work alongside some of the best talent in the fire protection industry

Job Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• Mechanical and mathematical aptitude with strong desire to excel.
• Proven AutoCAD 2018 or higher proficiency and ability to learn new software.
• Computer fluency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written & oral communication skills needed.
• Continuous employment for a period of three years.
• Occasional out of town travel may be required.

Job Responsibilities

• Learn to prepare fire protection design drawings and hydraulic calculations, within time and budget constraints, for commercial and residential buildings in compliance with applicable codes for submittal and fabrication.
• The successful candidate must exhibit a desire to train on new systems and technologies.
• Continue to expand knowledge in the field of fire protection by on-the-job training and self-direction.

Employment with an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veterans.