Fire Sprinkler System Designer: Design & Submittals Expert

CENTURY FIRE PROTECTION LLC; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Century Fire Protection LLC is seeking an engineer/designer to create fire protection sprinkler system designs for industrial, commercial and residential applications. You will handle submittals, coordinate with field personnel, and ensure designs meet project timelines and codes.

The role requires proficiency with design software (SprinkCad/AutoCAD/HydroCAD) and strong attention to detail. NICET certification is preferred, with a pre-employment drug screen as part of the process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1–3 years related experience.
• NICET certification is a plus.
• Experience with fire protection design software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design fire protection sprinkler systems, including pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems, with accuracy for field installation.
• Submit design plans to leadership for approval and obtain permits as required.
• Calculate figures to convert design dimensions to resizing dimensions specified for production.
• Design fire protection sprinkler systems within allocated hours for each job.
• Review work orders and manuals to determine critical design dimensions.
• Prepare submittal packages and correspondence to achieve design approval.
• Prepare fabrication lists and requisition materials for job.
• Perform field surveys to ensure design suitability for structure.
• Assist field personnel with design-related installation issues.
• Prepare and submit final job close-out documents after acceptance testing.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

Field surveys

Submittals management

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

NICET Certification (preferred)

Tools

SprinkCad

AutoCAD

HydroCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Century Fire Protection LLC is seeking an engineer/designer to create fire protection sprinkler system designs for industrial, commercial and residential applications. You will handle submittals, coordinate with field personnel, and ensure designs meet project timelines and codes.

The role requires proficiency with design software (SprinkCad/AutoCAD/HydroCAD) and strong attention to detail. NICET certification is preferred, with a pre-employment drug screen as part of the process.