Sprinkler Designer

Fire Safety and Protection; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/AD&D

PTO

7 paid holidays + floating holiday

Jury duty & bereavement leave

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA / FSA Plans

401k Retirement Plan

Job summary

Fire Safety and Protection (FSP) is seeking a skilled Sprinkler Designer to design fire sprinkler systems, develop detailed drawings, and ensure code compliance across commercial, industrial, and residential projects. You will collaborate with clients and internal teams, perform hydraulic calculations, and translate architectural plans into precise CAD schematics.

You will lead design reviews, coordinate material lists, and maintain clear client communication to ensure on-time project delivery

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in fire sprinkler system design.
• NICET Level 3 preferred, or Level 2 with aptitude to achieve certifications through our Professional Development Program.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, AutoSprink, and Microsoft Office; REVIT and BIM experience is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and spatial orientation skills.
• In-depth understanding of NFPA standards and local Authorities Having Jurisdiction requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design projects for fire sprinkler systems, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to gather requirements and develop comprehensive design plans.
• Oversee the creation of detailed fire sprinkler system drawings and schematics for industrial, commercial, and residential buildings using CAD software.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable fire, life safety, and building codes, including NFPA standards and local regulations.
• Conduct field reviews and surveys to verify the accuracy of designs and installations.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and other technical assessments to support design integrity.
• Interpret architectural drawings, specifications, blueprints, and construction documents.
• Plan and coordinate stock listing and materials for installation and project execution.
• Maintain excellent communication with clients to meet their needs and ensure project success.
• Adhere to all safety policies and protocols during onsite visits.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

AutoCAD

AutoSprink

REVIT

BIM

NFPA standards

Field surveys

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Education

NICET Level 3

NICET Level 2

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoSprink

REVIT

MS Office

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career with Fire Safety and Protection (FSP)!

FSP's rich multi-decade history is built on lasting customer relationships and continued high-quality service. We are proud to offer a full suite of life safety solutions across the U.S. and Canada. Our certified technicians deliver code-compliant fire safety solutions tailored to our customers' needs. It’s our goal to be the single source for our customers’ inspection, maintenance, repair, design and installation of their fire and security systems. With continuous training in the latest technologies and regulations, our customers trust us for high-quality workmanship that keeps their building systems in optimal condition for ongoing safety.

We are military friendly! At FSP, we believe military veterans bring unmatched dedication, discipline, and a strong sense of purpose—qualities that align perfectly with our mission to protect lives and property through high-quality fire and life safety services. Our team values leadership, precision, and teamwork—making FSP a natural next step for those who have served. FSP accepts technical certification credit for military experience in relevant fields.

Learn more here.

Job Description:

Sprinkler Designer

Responsibilities

• Design projects for fire sprinkler systems, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to gather requirements and develop comprehensive design plans.
• Oversee the creation of detailed fire sprinkler system drawings and schematics for industrial, commercial, and residential buildings using CAD software.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable fire, life safety, and building codes, including NFPA standards and local regulations.
• Conduct field reviews and surveys to verify the accuracy of designs and installations.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and other technical assessments to support design integrity.
• Interpret architectural drawings, specifications, blueprints, and construction documents.
• Plan and coordinate stock listing and materials for installation and project execution.
• Maintain excellent communication with clients to meet their needs and ensure project success.
• Adhere to all safety policies and protocols during onsite visits.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in fire sprinkler system design. Additional fire alarm design experience a plus.
• NICET Level 3 preferred, or Level 2 with aptitude to achieve certifications through our Professional Development Program.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, AutoSprink, and Microsoft Office; REVIT and BIM experience is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and spatial orientation skills.
• In-depth understanding of NFPA standards and local Authorities Having Jurisdiction requirements.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift a minimum of fifteen (15) pounds and maximum of forty (40) pounds, though not often, without assistance.
• Ability to climb a ladder to complete surveys.

Benefits

Fire Safety and Protection (FSP) provides comprehensive benefits to ensure the wellbeing of our employees:

Company Paid Benefits

• Life/AD&D
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Paid Holidays, and 1 floating holiday (employee choice)
• Paid jury duty and bereavement leave

Voluntary Health Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Benefits: Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness
• Legal Services
• HSA / Health Care and Dependent Care FSA Plans

Additional Benefits

• 401k Retirement Plan (Traditional & Roth)

Why FSP?

Supportive Culture: We value our employees and provide ongoing training.

Career Growth: Advance your career with guidance from industry experts as well as tuition reimbursement and pay incentives.

Broad Opportunities: With offices in the eastern U.S. and Canada, we offer diverse locations and roles.

Client-Centered: We serve commercial property owners and facility managers with dedication and care.

Rapid Growth: Join us as we expand and invest in new markets.

Professional Development

FSP is committed to providing opportunities for employee career advancement within the Fire and Life Safety Industry. As part of this commitment, FSP offers various program sponsorships, including a NICET certification program, which reimburses employees for the costs of NICET Level I,II,III, IV study materials and testing and provides tiered pay increases upon achievement of certification.

Health & Safety

The personal safety and health of each employee of our organization is of primary importance. We believe that our employees are our most important assets and that their safety is our greatest responsibility. It is Fire Safety and Protection’s objective to ensure a safe and productive working environment for all employees. At FSP we believe that illnesses and injuries can and must be prevented. We believe in empowering each employee to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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Drug-Free Workplace & Federal Compliance Notice

As a federal government contractor operating in safety-sensitive construction environments, Fire Safety and Protection is legally mandated to maintain a drug-free workplace in strict accordance with federal law. Under the Drug-Free Workplace Act and FAR 52.226-7, all controlled substances prohibited by federal statute—including marijuana/THC—are strictly forbidden within our operations.

Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen. Because federal regulations override state-level recreational marijuana laws, testing positive for marijuana/THC will result in the immediate revocation of a conditional job offer, regardless of local legalization or off-duty state protections.