Sprinkler Design Engineer - Hydraulics & CAD

Summit Fire & Security; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security is seeking a Designer to develop fire sprinkler designs and submittals with minimal supervision. You will perform hydraulic calculations, coordinate with contractors, and prepare fabrication lists and field surveys to ensure compliant designs.

The role requires 1–2 years of sprinkler designer experience, NICET certification or progress, and routine use of HydraCad/CAD software. Excellent English communication and driving with a valid license are expected.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• NICET II or NICET III and/or state required certification required; equivalent experience considered with NICET education.
• 1-2 years' experience as sprinkler designer; construction experience and math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Design automatic sprinkler systems including pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for each design.
• Prepare submittal packages for AHJs and correspondence to achieve design approval.
• Participate in coordination meetings with contractor.
• Prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendor and material requisition.
• Perform field surveys to ensure design suitability for the structure.
• Assist field personnel with design-related installation issues.
• Submit final job close-out documents after acceptance testing.
• Follow safety programs and attend continuous training to stay updated.

Skills

Sprinkler design experience

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematics skills

English communication

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

NICET II/III certification

Tools

HydraCad

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summit Fire & Security is seeking a Designer to develop fire sprinkler designs and submittals with minimal supervision. You will perform hydraulic calculations, coordinate with contractors, and prepare fabrication lists and field surveys to ensure compliant designs.

The role requires 1–2 years of sprinkler designer experience, NICET certification or progress, and routine use of HydraCad/CAD software. Excellent English communication and driving with a valid license are expected.