Fire Sprinkler System Designer - Hybrid Role

ActOne Group; Novi (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ActOne Group in Novi, MI is seeking a designer to design and layout water-based fire sprinkler systems, perform hydraulic calculations, and review project specifications and field survey information. The role supports projects from design through completion and collaborates with senior designers, sales, and field teams to ensure all designs meet codes and project requirements.

This is primarily an in-person role with hybrid flexibility for qualified candidates located farther from the office.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of NFPA 13.
• Experience with hydraulic calculations, field surveys, and system layouts.
• Experience with fire pumps, standpipes, healthcare, high-rise, or design-build projects is a plus.
• NICET certification preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and independent decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and lay out water-based fire sprinkler systems.
• Perform and/or review hydraulic calculations.
• Review project specifications and field survey information.
• Support projects from design through completion.
• Collaborate with senior designers, sales, and field teams.
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes and project requirements.

Skills

NFPA 13 knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

NICET certification

Job description

ActOne Group in Novi, MI is seeking a designer to design and layout water-based fire sprinkler systems, perform hydraulic calculations, and review project specifications and field survey information. The role supports projects from design through completion and collaborates with senior designers, sales, and field teams to ensure all designs meet codes and project requirements.

This is primarily an in-person role with hybrid flexibility for qualified candidates located farther from the office.