Fire Sprinkler Designer: From Concept to Finished Drawings

ADP, Inc.; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

B&C Fire Safety in Fort Walton Beach, FL is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer to develop complete sprinkler designs and ensure drawings are accurate, code-compliant and ready for fabrication and installation.

The ideal candidate should have strong NFPA design knowledge, be able to take a project from initial design through finished construction drawings, and collaborate with project managers and field teams. NFPA experience and AutoSprink proficiency are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of NFPA 13 standards and applicable fire protection codes and standards.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, mechanical, and other construction drawings.
• Experience producing detailed and accurate fire sprinkler construction drawings.
• Ability to review and redline fabrication and field drawings to produce As Built.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete fire sprinkler system designs for commercial, industrial, residential, and/or other applicable projects.
• Produce finished fire sprinkler drawings suitable for permit, construction, and project release.
• Prepare and maintain accurate sprinkler layouts, riser diagrams, details, hydraulic calculations, and related design documentation.
• Review project plans, architectural drawings, structural drawings, and MEP plans for coordination and constructability.
• Coordinate sprinkler layouts with other trades and resolve design conflicts.
• Ensure designs comply with NFPA standards, building codes, fire codes, and project specifications.
• Review field/installation drawings to verify installation information reflects the approved design.
• Identify and communicate design discrepancies, field conditions, and required revisions.
• Make necessary revisions to drawings throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with project managers, estimators, fabrication personnel, field installers, and other design team members.
• Maintain organized project files and drawing revisions.
• Assist with design questions and provide technical support to fabrication and field personnel.

Skills

NFPA standards

Read drawings

Detail oriented

Multi-project management

Communication & organization

Education

NICET II certification in Water-Based Systems Layout

Tools

AutoSprink

Job description

B&C Fire Safety in Fort Walton Beach, FL is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer to develop complete sprinkler designs and ensure drawings are accurate, code-compliant and ready for fabrication and installation.

The ideal candidate should have strong NFPA design knowledge, be able to take a project from initial design through finished construction drawings, and collaborate with project managers and field teams. NFPA experience and AutoSprink proficiency are preferred.