Senior Fire Protection Designer | Sprinkler Systems Expert

Jobot; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Time & Half Overtime

Performance Bonus

Benefits Package

Flexible Work Schedules

Accelerated Career Growth

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Fire Protection Designer (Senior to Mid-Level) in Watertown, MA to design sprinkler layouts for life science, healthcare, and higher education projects. The role includes hydraulic calculations, coordination with MEP trades, and field surveys.

Ideal candidates have 2–5+ years of sprinkler design experience, knowledge of NFPA standards, NICET certification is a plus, and AutoSPRINK familiarity. Competitive base salary with benefits and bonus potential offered.

Qualifications

• BS degree desired, not required.
• 2–5+ years experience in sprinkler design and calculations.
• Strong technical background in mechanical, plumbing, and/or fire protection systems.
• NICET certification a plus.
• AutoSPRINK experience desirable.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards.
• Previous installation experience a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and self-motivated team player.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Commitment to premier customer service.

Responsibilities

• Design layouts of fire sprinkler systems, coordinating with other MEP trades.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and stock listing.
• Attend virtual and project coordination meetings.
• Perform field surveys and hydrant flow tests.
• Provide occasional support to estimating department to prepare/review bid drawings.

Skills

NFPA standards

Mechanical systems

Plumbing systems

Fire protection systems

Project management

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Education

BS degree (preferred)

NICET certification

Tools

AutoSPRINK

Microsoft Office

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Fire Protection Designer (Senior to Mid-Level) in Watertown, MA to design sprinkler layouts for life science, healthcare, and higher education projects. The role includes hydraulic calculations, coordination with MEP trades, and field surveys.

Ideal candidates have 2–5+ years of sprinkler design experience, knowledge of NFPA standards, NICET certification is a plus, and AutoSPRINK familiarity. Competitive base salary with benefits and bonus potential offered.