Fire Sprinkler Designer — Design Impact with NFPA & CAD

Chesapeake Sprinkler Company; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Relief Fund

Supplemental Insurance including  Ill/

Job summary

Chesapeake Fire Protection in Ashburn, VA is seeking a fire protection designer with 2–5 years of experience to develop sprinkler layouts and hydraulic calculations for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects.

You will ensure compliance with NFPA standards and local codes, review drawings, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and project managers. Office-based role with site visits and documentation responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, or multi-family projects.
• Strong knowledge of fire sprinkler systems, hydraulics, and NFPA standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or other fire protection design software.

Responsibilities

• Create fire sprinkler system layouts and hydraulic calculations.
• Design systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects.
• Ensure designs meet NFPA standards and local codes.
• Review drawings and coordinate with architects, engineers, and Project Managers.
• Prepare shop drawings, submittals, and permit packages.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

NFPA standards

Hydraulics

Reading construction drawings

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

Technical training or degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Chesapeake Fire Protection in Ashburn, VA is seeking a fire protection designer with 2–5 years of experience to develop sprinkler layouts and hydraulic calculations for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects.

You will ensure compliance with NFPA standards and local codes, review drawings, and coordinate with architects, engineers, and project managers. Office-based role with site visits and documentation responsibilities.