Fire Sprinkler Designer — NFPA‑Driven & CAD Expert

Chesapeake Sprinkler Company; Ashburn, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) with match

PTO & Holidays

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability coverage

Employee Assistance

Job summary

Chesapeake Fire Protection in Ashburn, VA is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer to create code‑compliant, constructible fire sprinkler designs for commercial, industrial, and multi‑family projects. You’ll collaborate with Project Managers, engineers, architects, and field teams from concept to installation.

Responsibilities include layouts, hydraulic calculations, NFPA compliance, shop drawings, and permit packages.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; technical training or degree preferred.
• 2–5 years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, or multi‑family projects.
• Strong knowledge of fire sprinkler systems, hydraulics, and NFPA standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or other fire protection design software.
• NICET Level II or III in Fire Protection Engineering preferred.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Create fire sprinkler system layouts, hydraulic calculations, and material specifications.
• Design systems for commercial, industrial, and multi‑family projects.
• Ensure designs meet NFPA standards, local codes, and project specifications.
• Review construction drawings and coordinate with architects, engineers, and Project Managers.
• Prepare shop drawings, design submittals, and permit packages.
• Work with field teams to resolve constructability issues and design changes.
• Maintain accurate design and revision documentation.

Skills

Hydraulics knowledge

NFPA standards understanding

Reading construction drawings

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

NICET Level II or III in Fire Protection Engineering preferred

High school diploma; technical training or degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Chesapeake Fire Protection in Ashburn, VA is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer to create code‑compliant, constructible fire sprinkler designs for commercial, industrial, and multi‑family projects. You’ll collaborate with Project Managers, engineers, architects, and field teams from concept to installation.

Responsibilities include layouts, hydraulic calculations, NFPA compliance, shop drawings, and permit packages.