Senior Fire Sprinkler Designer - Hybrid in Oakland

AppleOne Employment Services; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

AD&D and long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid personal holiday

Paid major holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Team-building events

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services seeks an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer for a full-time, direct hire role in Oakland, CA. This hybrid position focuses on designing code-compliant fire sprinkler systems and coordinating with project teams to move from design through installation.

You will review NFPA standards, CA codes, and construction documents, perform hydraulic calculations, and manage multiple projects with a detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Develop fire sprinkler design drawings, system layouts, and submittal packages for assigned projects.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and verify code compliance for fire sprinkler systems.
• Coordinate permitting, approvals, field installation support, and project documentation.
• Support project teams by reviewing plans, resolving design questions, and keeping schedules on track.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fire sprinkler system design.
• Strong knowledge of NFPA standards, California code requirements, International Building Code, and International Fire Code.
• Experience performing hydraulic calculations for fire sprinkler systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, bid documents, and contract documents.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, project managers, customers, and field installation teams.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to quality work and excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fire sprinkler system layouts, design drawings, blueprints, and submittal documents for commercial and construction projects.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and ensure designs comply with NFPA standards, California codes, IBC, IFC, and other applicable requirements.
• Review project specifications, contract drawings, bid documents, and construction plans to develop accurate and efficient system designs.
• Prepare permit applications, coordinate submittals, and follow up with authorities, general contractors, and internal teams to maintain project schedules.
• Coordinate with field installation teams, customers, contractors, sales, and service teams to support accurate installation and resolve technical questions.
• Manage multiple active projects while coordinating material needs, project timelines, approvals, and site-related requirements.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

Project coordination

Communication

Construction drawings interpretation

Tools

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

AppleOne Employment Services seeks an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer for a full-time, direct hire role in Oakland, CA. This hybrid position focuses on designing code-compliant fire sprinkler systems and coordinating with project teams to move from design through installation.

You will review NFPA standards, CA codes, and construction documents, perform hydraulic calculations, and manage multiple projects with a detail-oriented approach.