Fire Sprinkler System Designer – Code-Driven, Impactful Work

Patriot Fire Protection; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative environment

Impactful work

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Patriot Fire Protection, Inc. in Washington state is seeking a mid-level Fire Sprinkler System Designer to translate code requirements into robust, field-ready designs.

You will prepare layouts, hydraulic calculations, permit packages, and shop drawings while coordinating with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical teams. Join a fast-moving Pacific Northwest team devoted to public safety, quality, and timely project delivery, with opportunities for growth and professional

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Design code-compliant fire sprinkler systems per project and company standards.
• Prepare layout drawings, hydraulic calculations, stock lists, permit/shop drawings.
• Coordinate sprinkler design with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Apply NFPA standards and local jurisdictional requirements for 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.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design principles

Hydraulic calculations

Reading construction drawings

Code knowledge NFPA standards

Education

NICET Level II certification

Tools

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Patriot Fire Protection, Inc. in Washington state is seeking a mid-level Fire Sprinkler System Designer to translate code requirements into robust, field-ready designs.

You will prepare layouts, hydraulic calculations, permit packages, and shop drawings while coordinating with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical teams. Join a fast-moving Pacific Northwest team devoted to public safety, quality, and timely project delivery, with opportunities for growth and professional