Fire Sprinkler Designer | CAD & Hydraulics Expert

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short‑term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

ALL In Ownership Plan eligibility

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer to create and prepare layout drawings for fire sprinkler systems in commercial, industrial, and residential settings. The role requires strong knowledge of fire protection codes and hydraulic calculations, plus proficiency in CAD software.

The ideal candidate will read architectural/MEP drawings, develop working layouts, and ensure code‑compliant designs. Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and other CAD tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, drafting or related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in fire sprinkler design and AutoCad.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and CAD software — Autodesk AutoCAD; Autodesk Revit; Autodesk Navisworks; AutoSPRINK, BIM 360.
• Basic understanding of mathematics and physics, relevant to design and hydraulics.
• NICET certification (Level II or higher) in Water–Based Systems Layout is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply fire protection codes and standards to the design of fire sprinkler systems, water supplies, pumps, standpipes, foam systems, and water storage tanks.
• Read and interpret Architectural, Structural, and MEP blueprints/PDFs, technical drawings, schematics, and computer‑generated reports.
• Perform preliminary and advanced work in development of working layouts and final master drawings.
• Confer with engineers/consultants or other personnel to layout a code‑compliant fire sprinkler system.
• Coordinate and monitor aspects of production, including fabrication, installation issues, and inspection comments.
• Design automatic fire sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, and underground systems
• Perform and analyze hydraulic calculations, plot plans, and stock‑list/fabricate material for the job site.
• Assist with the preparation of proposal documents, technical data such as test procedures, reports, maintenance manuals, etc.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes (NFPA, local/state fire codes, building codes).
• Provide information to supervisors and co‑workers by telephone, in written form, email, and/or in person.
• Analyze information and evaluate the results to solve problems and choose cost effective and material efficient solutions.
• Walk sites for site surveys where there may be long periods of standing as well as climbing and descending of ladders/steps
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Fire protection codes

Hydraulic calculations

AutoCAD

CAD software

Revit

Navisworks

AutoSPRINK

BIM 360

MS Office

Blueprint interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering/drafting or related field

NICET certification (Water-Based Systems Layout)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

AutoSPRINK

BIM 360

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer to create and prepare layout drawings for fire sprinkler systems in commercial, industrial, and residential settings. The role requires strong knowledge of fire protection codes and hydraulic calculations, plus proficiency in CAD software.

The ideal candidate will read architectural/MEP drawings, develop working layouts, and ensure code‑compliant designs. Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, and other CAD tools is preferred.