Fire Sprinkler System Designer

AppleOne Employment Services; Modesto (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services is seeking a detail-oriented Fire Sprinkler System Designer and Drafter in Modesto, CA. The role focuses on creating sprinkler layouts, hydraulic calculations, and material lists with SprinkCAD, while coordinating with engineers, contractors, and field teams to deliver code-compliant systems.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in fire sprinkler design and drafting, with AutoCAD or Revit proficiency and NFPA knowledge, contributing to life-safety projects in commercial

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in fire sprinkler system design and drafting.
• Experience creating as-built drawings and working in the field.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA 13, 14, 20, 24, and 25 standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed fire sprinkler system layout drawings, hydraulic calculations, and material lists using SprinkCAD and related design tools.
• Prepare, update, and revise CAD or Revit drawings based on architectural, structural, and construction plans.
• Ensure fire sprinkler system designs comply with NFPA standards, state and local codes, and client specifications.
• Assemble submittal packages for review, permitting, approval, and project coordination.
• Collaborate with engineers, contractors, project managers, and field personnel throughout design and installation.
• Produce accurate as-built drawings and maintain organized project documentation through completion.

Skills

AutoCAD/Draft

Field experience

NFPA knowledge

Detail oriented

Tools

SprinkCAD

Bluebeam Revu

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

A growing engineering services organization is seeking a Fire Sprinkler System Designer and Drafter for a direct hire opportunity in Modesto, CA. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented fire protection design professional with strong AutoCAD drafting skills, field experience, and a solid understanding of NFPA requirements.

The Fire Sprinkler System Designer and Drafter will create accurate sprinkler system layouts, hydraulic calculations, material lists, submittals, and as-built drawings while working closely with engineers, contractors, project managers, and field installation teams. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to life safety projects that support commercial, industrial, and construction-related facilities.

Candidates can expect a stable, team-oriented work environment with supportive leadership, experienced technical teams, clear communication, and a focus on quality workmanship. This position offers the opportunity to apply technical expertise, collaborate across disciplines, and play an important role in delivering code-compliant fire protection systems.

Key Responsibilities

• - Develop detailed fire sprinkler system layout drawings, hydraulic calculations, and material lists using SprinkCAD and related design tools.
• - Prepare, update, and revise CAD or Revit drawings based on architectural, structural, and construction plans.
• - Ensure fire sprinkler system designs comply with NFPA standards, state and local codes, and client specifications.
• - Assemble submittal packages for review, permitting, approval, and project coordination.
• - Collaborate with engineers, contractors, project managers, and field personnel throughout design and installation.
• - Produce accurate as-built drawings and maintain organized project documentation through completion.

Compensation and Benefits

• - Direct hire opportunity.
• - Salary range: $80,000 to $110,000 per year.
• - Location: Modesto, CA.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• - Design and draft fire sprinkler systems for commercial and construction-related projects.
• - Prepare hydraulic calculations, layout drawings, material lists, and submittal packages.
• - Coordinate design details with project managers, contractors, engineers, and field installation teams.
• - Survey, measure, document, and update existing fire sprinkler systems, including as-built drawings.
• - 4+ years of experience in fire sprinkler system design and drafting.
• - Must have experience creating as-built drawings and working in the field.
• - Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• - Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Bluebeam Revu.
• - Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, architectural plans, and structural plans.
• - Strong working knowledge of NFPA 13, 14, 20, 24, and 25 standards.
• - Ability to survey, measure, and lay out existing fire sprinkler systems.
• - Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• - Ability to provide technical support to field personnel during construction.

Preferred Qualifications

• - NICET Level 1 or higher certification in Water-Based Systems Layout.
• - Experience with SprinkCAD or similar fire protection design software.
• - Familiarity with BIM coordination and 3D modeling processes.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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