Fire Sprinkler Designer — High-Rise & Multifamily Projects

Blue Signal Search; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

NICET certification support

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Blue Signal Search represents an established fire protection organization seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer who wants to own meaningful projects and advance technically, with exposure to residential and multifamily construction including mid-rise and high-rise developments.

You will create water-based sprinkler designs, develop layouts, hydraulic calculations, and coordinating project documentation, while reviewing drawings and collaborating with teams.

Qualifications

• Fire sprinkler design experience and ability to independently design layouts.
• Strong knowledge of water-based systems and NFPA standards applicable to design docs.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specs.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed water-based sprinkler system designs meeting codes and specs.
• Develop layouts, hydraulic calculations, and supporting documentation.
• Review architectural/construction docs to determine system requirements and coordination needs.
• Coordinate sprinkler layouts with building systems and other disciplines for efficient installation.
• Participate in BIM and 3D coordination as required by the project.
• Update designs for field conditions, changes, and reviewer comments.
• Work with project managers, field personnel, engineers, and contractors throughout design.
• Evaluate constructability and propose practical installation solutions.
• Manage multiple design assignments maintaining accuracy, quality, and schedules.
• Provide technical guidance to junior designers when appropriate.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

NFPA standards knowledge

Architectural drawings reading

Communication skills

On-site NJ residency

Education

NICET Water-Based Systems Layout Level II

Tools

AutoSPRINK

Revit BIM

Job description

Blue Signal Search represents an established fire protection organization seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer who wants to own meaningful projects and advance technically, with exposure to residential and multifamily construction including mid-rise and high-rise developments.

You will create water-based sprinkler designs, develop layouts, hydraulic calculations, and coordinating project documentation, while reviewing drawings and collaborating with teams.