Fire Sprinkler Systems Designer

Fire Fighter Sales & Service Company; Warrendale (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401K retirement plan with matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Seven paid holidays

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Referral program

Job summary

Fire Fighter Sales & Service Company is seeking a Sprinkler Designer I to plan and layout fire sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA codes and local standards. You will develop detailed designs and hydraulic calculations from drawings for submission to authorities.

The role requires 2–5 years of hands-on sprinkler design experience, with proficiency in HydraCAD and related tools. Team collaboration and project management skills are essential for on-time, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Education coursework or degree in engineering, drafting, fire protection tech, or equivalent.
• 2–5 years of hands-on fire sprinkler design experience preferred.
• NICET Level II in Water-Based Systems Layout preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and layout fire sprinkler systems using HydraCAD and related design software.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, applying NFPA codes and local standards for code-compliant designs.
• Coordinate sprinkler piping layouts with structural, architectural, mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Perform hydraulic piping calculations to confirm system functionality and compliance.
• Conduct hydrostatic flow tests and on-site field checks to verify dimensions and installation adherence.
• Prepare material stock listings and manage procurement to support installations.
• Participate in project management, attend job-site meetings, and monitor schedules and budgets.
• Compile as-built drawings and O&M manuals for client turnover after project completion.

Skills

HydraCAD

AutoCAD

Revit

NFPA knowledge

Hydraulic calculations

Field coordination

Project management

Teamwork

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Drafting/Fire Protection Technology

Relevant experience in fire protection design

Tools

HydraCAD

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Fire Fighter Sales & Service Company is seeking a Sprinkler Designer I to plan and layout fire sprinkler systems in accordance with NFPA codes and local standards. You will develop detailed designs and hydraulic calculations from drawings for submission to authorities.

The role requires 2–5 years of hands-on sprinkler design experience, with proficiency in HydraCAD and related tools. Team collaboration and project management skills are essential for on-time, on-budget delivery.