Sprinkler Designer

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Starting Pay

Paid Training

Global Advancement Opportunities

Company Vehicle

Comprehensive Benefits

Referral Bonus Program

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

And More!

Job summary

Johnson Controls, Inc. is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer to create detailed CAD drawings for efficient system placement. You will apply NFPA standards, coordinate with project teams, and perform hydraulic calculations to ensure accurate, install-ready designs.

The role requires 1–5 years of sprinkler design experience and proficiency with AutoCAD/HydraCAD. NICET III is preferred. A competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1–5 years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• Working experience with AutoCAD, HydraCAD, Sprinkler Design Software.
• NICET Level III in Water-Based Systems Layout (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed CAD drawings for sprinkler system placement.
• Apply NFPA standards to design and layout based on building type and features.
• Design sprinkler layouts using CAD packages and coordinate piping with building components.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and verify design accuracy in the field checks.
• Collaborate with district contracting teams on design and delivery timelines.
• Mentor colleagues in sprinkler design practices and share expertise.
• Assist the sales team with design estimates as needed.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

Math skills (geometry & algebra)

Mentoring others

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

NICET Level III in Water-Based Systems Layout

Tools

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

Sprinkler Design Software

Hydraulic calculation program

MS Office

Job description

Be part of the future!

We are one team, dedicated to working collaboratively to create the purposeful solutions that propel the world forward. We hope you will join our diverse team of top people - you bring your talent, and we'll give you the space and opportunities to grow and succeed. We are committed to make a difference.

What we offer:

• Competitive Starting Pay
• Paid Training
• Global Advancement Opportunities
• Company Vehicle (as applicable)
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Referral Bonus Program
• Medical/Dental/Visioninsurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• And More!

What you will do

The Fire Sprinkler Designer will be engaged in the preparation of detailed Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings to assure the efficient and effective placement of our products and systems.

How you will do it

• Interpret and apply applicable NFPA standards to the design and/or layout of the sprinkler systems based on the building type, construction type, hazard classification and architectural features.
• Design and layout sprinkler systems using specialized CAD software packages that are based on the AutoCAD platform; coordinate sprinkler system piping with other building components and perform hydraulic calculations.
• Perform field check of completed design to verify accuracy.
• Work closely with the district contracting teams to understand the contract with the customer, the scheduling of the design process, and the delivery needs of the installation crew; coordinate deliveries of system materials to the job site to meet the optimum installation start date.
• Mentor others in the accurate execution of sprinkler design using acquired experience, proficiency and knowledge.
• Ability to assist sales in design estimates

What we look for

Required

• High School diploma or equivalent
• At least 1-5 years of fire sprinkler design experience
• Working experience of AutoCAD, HydraCAD, Sprinkler Design Software or equivalent sprinkler design software

Preferred

• Ability to solve basic math problems including geometry and algebra
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MSOffice, Sprinkler Design Software and a hydraulic calculation program
• Interpret and apply applicable NFPA standards for Automatic Sprinkler System Layout
• NICET Level III in Water-Based Systems Layout

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $36.58-$54.85 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

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