Fire Sprinkler System Designer — Code‑Driven & Impactful

Patriot Fire Protection; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Professional growth

Public safety impact

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Patriot Fire Protection, Inc. is seeking a mid-level Fire Sprinkler System Designer in Tacoma, WA to design code-compliant sprinkler systems, prepare layout drawings, hydraulic calculations, and permit packages, and coordinate with architects, structural, mechanical, and field teams.

You will apply NFPA standards and local jurisdictional requirements, support RFIs and field issues, and help keep projects on schedule while delivering quality designs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in fire sprinkler system design or fire protection drafting.
• Familiarity with NFPA 13, 14, 20 and related fire protection requirements.
• 3+ years reading construction or architectural drawings.
• 3+ years experience with AutoCAD, HydraCAD, Revit, Navisworks.
• NICET Level II certification.

Responsibilities

• Design code-compliant fire sprinkler systems that align with project and company standards.
• Prepare layout drawings, hydraulic calculations, stock lists, permit/shop drawings, and submittal packages.
• Coordinate sprinkler design with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Apply NFPA standards and local jurisdictional requirements to support accurate, approvable designs.
• Support project execution by addressing RFIs, revisions, field issues, permitting, and documentation needs.
• Collaborate with project managers, field personnel, fabrication teams, customers, and design partners to keep projects on schedule and aligned with quality standards.

Job description

Patriot Fire Protection, Inc. is seeking a mid-level Fire Sprinkler System Designer in Tacoma, WA to design code-compliant sprinkler systems, prepare layout drawings, hydraulic calculations, and permit packages, and coordinate with architects, structural, mechanical, and field teams.

You will apply NFPA standards and local jurisdictional requirements, support RFIs and field issues, and help keep projects on schedule while delivering quality designs.