Fire Sprinkler Designer - Entry/Mid Level

Cosco Fire Protection; Taragate Farms (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosco Fire Protection in Charlotte, NC is seeking an entry/mid-level Fire Sprinkler Designer. You will use CAD to prepare layouts, submittals, and field-ready drawings for wet/dry/Pre-Action systems.

Responsibilities include coordinating with MEP teams, purchasing materials, and maintaining project schedules while adhering to NFPA codes. The role requires a high school diploma and 2–4 years in fire protection design; NICET II or progress toward is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2–4 years experience in Fire Protection Design.
• Experience with AutoCad & Fire Sprinkler Design Software.
• Experience with Revit, NavisWorks, and AutoSprink a plus.
• NICET II or ability to attain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Develop shop drawings, hydraulic calculations and stock lists with NFPA/state code focus.
• Complete accurate field surveys when needed.
• Coordinate shop drawings with MEP and General Contractor using NavisWorks.
• Develop submittal packages for AHJ and contractors and obtain approvals.
• Purchase material, review draft change orders and generate RFIs.
• Maintain project schedules and communicate with field personnel and stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings and manage approvals, procurement, and coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & interpreting drawings

Analytical thinking

AutoCAD

Fire sprinkler software

NavisWorks

Revit

NFPA knowledge

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NICET II certification

Tools

AutoCAD

NavisWorks

Revit

AutoSprink

HydraCAD

Job description

Fire Sprinkler Designer - Entry/Mid-Level

Charlotte, NC.

The Charlotte, NC. office of Cosco Fire Protection has a challenging and growth-oriented opportunity for the right individual. We are looking for a motivated team player with a strong technical aptitude who is looking to grow their career in a collaborative and accountable environment where they can directly contribute to shaping our business in this market. If this sounds like you, please read on and come be a part of what we are building in the Carolinas!

Job Description:

Use CAD equipment to prepare routine layouts of fire sprinkler systems, detail drawings, assembly drawings, sketches, and diagrams. Details to include all views and dimensions necessary for efficient field installation. Prepare submittals, obtain permits, and meet project schedules. Make decisions of average complexity and refer questions/problems to senior level designers and/or management. Demonstrate a solid understanding of design/drafting techniques, familiarity with fire sprinkler terminology, mechanical aptitude, and ability to complete basic mathematical calculations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Design Responsibilities:

• Develop shop drawings, hydraulic calculations, and stock lists with a focus on applicable NFPA/local/state code compliance, project specifications/contract documents, and efficient and cost effective field installation.
• Complete accurate field surveys when needed.
• Coordinate shop drawings with the MEP team and General Contractor utilizing NavisWorks.
• Develop submittal packages for AHJ, Contractors, etc. Obtain all required approvals.

Project Management Responsibilities:

• Purchase material, review draft change orders, generate RFIs, prepare and maintain project schedules.
• Communicate with field personnel, AHJ's, customers, sales reps, and field superintendents.
• Retain full project responsibility for approvals, material procurement, coordination, and schedule.
• Attend all project related meetings.
• Perform other job duties as assigned/required.

Key Skills and Capabilities:

• Ability to read and intrepret construction documents (drawings, specifications, ASIs, etc.).
• Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel), AutoCAD, and Fire Sprinkler Design software (e.g. AutoSprink, HydraCAD etc.).
• Working knowlegde of hydraulic calculations, stocklisting, project design, and project management.
• Practical experience designing Wet, Dry, and Pre Action Sprinkler Systems for installation.
• Familiarity with general construction practices and terms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail oriented, self starter able to operate in a team enviroment.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 13, 14, 20, and associated Codes/Standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 - 4 years experience in Fire Protection Design.
• Must have experience working with AutoCad & Fire Sprinkler Design Software
• Experience with Revit, NavisWorks, and AutoSprink a plus.
• NICET II (or ability to attain within 6 months).

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: Charlotte, NC.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Preferred license or certification: NICET II

Cosco Fire Protection, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, marital status, domestic-partner status, religious creed, medical/physical/mental condition, sexual orientation, Veteran status, or age.

NOTE: A drug screen and criminal background check may be required for Cosco applicants