Fire Sprinkler Designer (NICET)

CyberCoders; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 128,943,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Profit Sharing

Performance pay

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

HSA & FSA

Life Insurance

Vacation days

401K with match

High-profile projects

Job summary

CyberCoders in Charlotte, NC is seeking a detail-oriented Fire Sprinkler Designer to create efficient, code-compliant sprinkler system designs for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. You will develop layouts, perform hydraulic calculations, and produce construction-ready drawings that meet NFPA and local building codes.

The role requires collaboration with engineers, contractors, and project teams to ensure robust, cost-effective, and constructible systems.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of fire sprinkler or fire protection design experience.
• NICET certification in Water-Based Systems Layout or Design preferred.
• Experience with AutoSPRINK and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Develop fire sprinkler layouts and construction drawings using AutoSPRINK and CAD.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and select pipe sizes to NFPA standards.
• Ensure designs meet NFPA and local codes; prepare code compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with clients, engineers, architects and contractors.
• Prepare specifications, material lists, and review submittals.
• Provide technical support during permitting, bidding, and construction; respond to RFIs.
• Produce as-built drawings and closeout documentation.
• Review existing systems for renovations and upgrades.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

Code compliance

Education

NICET Certification

Tools

AutoSPRINK

AutoCAD

Job description

• Job Title: Fire Sprinkler Designer


• Location: Charlotte, NC


• Salary: $35/hr - 45/hr


• Requirements: 4+ years experience, NICET, design, Autosprink

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Fire Sprinkler Designer to create efficient, code-compliant fire sprinkler system designs for commercial, industrial, and residential projects. The designer will develop layouts, perform hydraulic calculations, and produce construction-ready drawings and specifications that meet NFPA and local building code requirements. The role requires collaboration with engineers, contractors, and project teams to ensure systems are robust, cost-effective, and constructible.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop fire sprinkler system layouts and detailed construction drawings using AutoSPRINK and CAD software.


• Perform hydraulic calculations and selection of pipe sizes, fittings, and sprinkler heads to meet NFPA standards and project requirements.


• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes and standards (NFPA, local building and fire codes) and prepare code compliance documentation.


• Coordinate with clients, project managers, mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineers, architects, and contractors to integrate sprinkler systems into overall building design.


• Prepare specifications, material lists, and equipment schedules; review submittals and shop drawings.


• Provide technical support during permitting, bidding, and construction phases, including responding to RFIs and attending site visits.


• Produce as-built drawings and closeout documentation following installation and field verification.


• Review existing systems for renovation or expansion projects and recommend upgrades or modifications.


• Maintain project files, calculation logs, and quality assurance checks to ensure accuracy and constructability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in fire sprinkler or fire protection design; designers with broader experience considered.


• NICET certification in Water-Based Systems Layout or Design preferred.


• Proven experience designing fire sprinkler systems using AutoSPRINK and producing drawings in AutoCAD or equivalent CAD software.


• Strong knowledge of NFPA standards, fire codes, hydraulic calculations, and sprinkler system types (wet, dry, pre-action, deluge).


• Good communication and teamwork skills; ability to coordinate across disciplines and interact professionally with clients and contractors.


• Familiarity with construction processes, material specifications, and shop drawing review. Ability to visit job sites as needed.

Benefits

• Over time


• Profit Sharing


• Pay of performance culture


• Heath, Dental, Vision


• Long Term and Short Term Disability


• HSA and FSA Plans


• Life Insurance


• Vacation days


• 401K with match


• Work on high-profile projects