Fire Sprinkler Designer – Entry/Mid Level (CAD & NFPA)

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

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.