Sprinkler Design Supervisor

Bayside Fire and Security; Northwood (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayside Fire and Security is seeking a Sprinkler Design Supervisor to lead the design team in producing drawings, hydraulic calculations, and submittals. You will coordinate with sales, project management, and field teams to ensure compliant, timely project delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, mastery of NFPA standards, and experience with AutoCAD and sprinkler design software. Travel to job sites may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fire sprinkler design experience, including hydraulic calculations, submittals
• Supervisory or design lead experience preferred
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and sprinkler design software such as HydraCAD or AutoSPRINK
• NICET Level III Water-Based Systems Layout certification preferred or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage sprinkler design workloads, schedules, staffing and design labor budgets across multiple projects
• Review drawings and hydraulic calculations for accuracy, codes, project specs and constructability before release
• Lead, mentor, and train sprinkler designers, establishing design standards and guiding performance management
• Coordinate with project managers, installation teams, customers and authorities to align design releases with schedules
• Prepare or oversee layouts and calculations for complex projects, verify water supply and design criteria
• Manage submittals and track approvals, coordinating revisions as required
• Support sales and estimating with site surveys, scope reviews, and design risk identification
• Maintain drawing revisions, material lists and record drawings, communicating status and risks to management
• Identify and resolve design conflicts and water supply limitations, escalating when needed
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, and development of the design team
• Maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders to support timely approvals and quality deliverables
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

AutoSPRINK

NFPA knowledge

Communication

Education

Assoc. or Bachelor’s in drafting/engineering technology/fire protection

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Overview

The Sprinkler Design Supervisor leads the design team in developing accurate, coordinated fire sprinkler drawings, hydraulic calculations, and submittals. This role manages design schedules, reviews technical work for in-house and vendor designer partners, and coordinates with sales, project management, installation teams, customers, and authorities having jurisdiction to support compliant systems, timely project delivery, and project profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage sprinkler design workloads, schedules, staffing, and design labor budgets across multiple projects.


• Review sprinkler drawings, hydraulic calculations, and submittals for accuracy, applicable codes and standards, project specifications, and constructability before release.


• Lead, mentor, and train sprinkler designers by establishing design standards, providing technical guidance, and supporting performance management.


• Coordinate with project managers, installation teams, customers, and other trades to resolve layout conflicts and align design releases with project schedules.


• Prepare or oversee sprinkler layouts and hydraulic calculations for complex projects, verifying water supply information and design criteria.


• Manage submittals and review comments from authorities having jurisdiction and other reviewers, track approvals, and coordinate required revisions.


• Support sales and estimating through site surveys, scope reviews, preliminary layouts, and identification of design risks and material requirements.


• Maintain drawing revisions, material lists, and record drawings; communicate design status, scope changes, resource needs, and project risks to management.


• Identify and resolve design conflicts, water supply limitations, and constructability issues, escalating concerns that may affect project scope, cost, or schedule.


• Support hiring, onboarding, training, and development of the design team.


• Maintain professional relationships with customers and project stakeholders to support timely approvals, quality design deliverables, and successful project execution.


• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in drafting, engineering technology, fire protection, or a related field preferred.


• Minimum of 5 years of fire sprinkler design experience, including hydraulic calculations, submittals, and field coordination; supervisory or design lead experience preferred.


• Strong knowledge of fire sprinkler system design, NFPA standards, hydraulic calculations, water supply requirements, and applicable codes.


• Proficiency in AutoCAD and sprinkler design software such as HydraCAD or AutoSPRINK; working knowledge of Microsoft Office.


• NICET Level III Water-Based Systems Layout certification preferred, or equivalent experience.


• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and coordinate effectively with customers, project managers, and field teams.

Work Requirements

• Periodic travel to job sites and coordination meetings, with occasional overnight stays depending on project requirements.


• Ability to conduct site visits and coordinate with field personnel to evaluate site conditions, resolve design issues, and support installation requirements.


• Must comply with all OSHA and Hub safety policies and procedures, including the use of required personal protective equipment during site visits.


• Must obtain and maintain any licenses or credentials required for assigned responsibilities and applicable jurisdictions.


• Must possess a valid driver's license and successfully meet the company's Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) requirements for authorized driving.


• Must be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining design accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.

EEOC Statement

Bayside provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.