Fire Sprinkler Designer: CAD & Hydraulics

Johnson Controls; Bossier City (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls seeks a Fire Sprinkler Designer to produce detailed CAD drawings and hydraulic calculations for sprinkler systems, ensuring code-compliant designs and accurate field implementation.

You will interpret NFPA standards, coordinate with contracting teams and installation crews, and mentor junior designers while supporting sales design estimates.

This on-site role offers exposure to diverse commercial projects and a collaborative environment focused on safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-5 years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• Working experience with AutoCAD, HydraCAD, Sprinkler Design Software, or equivalent sprinkler design software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed CAD drawings for sprinkler system placement.
• Interpret construction documents, building conditions, and architectural features to support accurate system design.
• Interpret and apply NFPA standards to sprinkler system design and layout based on building type, construction type, hazard classification, and architectural features.
• Design and layout sprinkler systems using specialized CAD software packages based on the AutoCAD platform.
• Coordinate sprinkler system piping with other building components.
• Perform hydraulic calculations to support system performance and layout decisions.
• Perform field checks of completed designs to verify accuracy before installation.
• Work closely with district contracting teams to understand customer contracts, design scheduling, and delivery needs for installation crews.
• Coordinate delivery of system materials to the job site to support the optimum installation start date.
• Mentor others in the accurate execution of sprinkler design using experience, proficiency, and product knowledge.
• Assist sales with design estimates as needed.

Skills

CAD design

NFPA standards

Hydraulic calculations

Team coordination

Mentoring

Sales support design estimates

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

Sprinkler Design Software

Job description

Johnson Controls seeks a Fire Sprinkler Designer to produce detailed CAD drawings and hydraulic calculations for sprinkler systems, ensuring code-compliant designs and accurate field implementation.

You will interpret NFPA standards, coordinate with contracting teams and installation crews, and mentor junior designers while supporting sales design estimates.

This on-site role offers exposure to diverse commercial projects and a collaborative environment focused on safety and reliability.