Fire Sprinkler Systems Designer

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Immediate qualification for the ALL In

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Colorado Springs is seeking a sprinkler designer to design and develop sprinkler systems, perform CAD-based 3D modeling, test prototypes, and coordinate with engineers.

You will read architectural and MEP drawings, verify hydraulic calculations for water delivery, and pursue ongoing education to stay current with materials and software. This role involves design upgrades, site testing, and maintenance checks with strong growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year degree in related field (preferred).
• Bachelor's or Certifications (preferred).
• At least 2 years of experience utilizing CAD software.
• At least 2 years of experience utilizing Blue Beam.
• Minimum 2 years working in a professional environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• An abundance of patience to see a complicated project to the end.
• Ability to think in a three-dimensional manner.

Responsibilities

• Follow all OSHA standards and laws.
• Attend regular development meetings.
• Address limitations of technologies and materials involved in the CAD process.
• Incorporate feedback into 3D model designs.
• Make revisions to models as requested.
• Run simulations and stress-tests on all 3D models before prototyping.
• Keep up to date on all modern advancements in material and software technologies.
• Pursue ongoing education in the field.
• Utilize large databases of material property information to best select materials for modeling.
• Design of plumbing drawings, as-built drawings, site water supplies design and testing.
• Re-create new (MEP) and structural drawings under existing conditions for design coordination.
• Read and interpret architectural, structural and MEP drawings.
• Provide accurate electrical schematics per client conditions and analyze and track technical specifications including dimensions, arrangements, and installation procedures.
• Analyze and verify all hydraulic calculations to ensure adequate water delivery in the event of a fire condition emergency.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Skills

CAD software experience

Blue Beam

3D thinking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

2-year degree in related field

Bachelor's degree or certifications

Tools

CAD software

Blue Beam

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Colorado Springs is seeking a sprinkler designer to design and develop sprinkler systems, perform CAD-based 3D modeling, test prototypes, and coordinate with engineers.

You will read architectural and MEP drawings, verify hydraulic calculations for water delivery, and pursue ongoing education to stay current with materials and software. This role involves design upgrades, site testing, and maintenance checks with strong growth opportunities.