Fire Sprinkler Designer - From Design to Field Success

CENTURY FIRE PROTECTION LLC; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance with 3 Plans to Help

Dental Insurance with 2 Plans to Help

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Company-Paid Training & Certifications

$1,000 Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Century Fire Protection LLC is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer in Hickory, NC to create detailed sprinkler designs for industrial, commercial, and residential projects. You will manage designs from concept through approval and collaborate with field teams to ensure ready-for-installation systems.

The role requires 3–6 years of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, and proficiency with AutoSPRINK and other design tools. NICET is a plus; MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–6 years of related experience and/or training.
• NICET certification is a plus.
• Experience with AutoSPRINK, SprinkCAD, AutoCAD or HydroCAD a plus.
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Word & Excel).

Responsibilities

• Design fire sprinkler systems, including pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems.
• Create accurate designs to support field installation.
• Submit designs for approval and obtain permits as required.
• Complete design calculations and keep projects within hours.
• Review work orders to determine project requirements.
• Prepare submittal packages and procurement materials.
• Conduct field surveys to verify designs fit the structure.
• Support field personnel with design-related installation issues.
• Prepare final close-out documents after acceptance testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

NICET certification (a plus)

Tools

AutoSPRINK

SprinkCAD

AutoCAD

HydroCAD

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Job description

Century Fire Protection LLC is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer in Hickory, NC to create detailed sprinkler designs for industrial, commercial, and residential projects. You will manage designs from concept through approval and collaborate with field teams to ensure ready-for-installation systems.

The role requires 3–6 years of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, and proficiency with AutoSPRINK and other design tools. NICET is a plus; MS Office skills are essential.