Sprinkler Designer: Hydraulics, Codes & Submittals

Summit Fire & Security; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid

Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid

E-Verify and Drug-free workplace

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security is seeking a Designer to develop and submit sprinkler system designs and related documentation with minimal supervision. You will work within SFS quality documents and procedures, coordinating with contractors and internal teams to ensure design integrity.

The role requires NICET certification or equivalent, 1–2 years of sprinkler design experience, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• NICET II or NICET III certification or state-required certification. Equivalent experience considered with NICET education.
• 1–2 years’ experience as sprinkler designer, required.
• Construction experience, mechanical aptitude, basic and advanced math skills, required.
• Must be able to read/write and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Design automatic sprinkler systems including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for each design.
• Prepare submittal packages for AHJ and correspondence to achieve design approval.
• Participate in coordination meetings with contractor.
• Prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials.

Skills

Sprinkler design

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

Communication in English

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

NICET II/III certification (or state required)

Tools

HydraCad

Job description

Summit Fire & Security is seeking a Designer to develop and submit sprinkler system designs and related documentation with minimal supervision. You will work within SFS quality documents and procedures, coordinating with contractors and internal teams to ensure design integrity.

The role requires NICET certification or equivalent, 1–2 years of sprinkler design experience, and strong English communication skills.