Sprinkler Designer with Growth, Competitive Pay & Benefits

Summit-Companies; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid

Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid

Accident and Hospital Indemnity

Life Insurance for Team Members and De

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security is seeking a Designer to implement sprinkler system designs under supervision, coordinating with contractors and AHJs. Responsibilities include hydraulic calculations, submittals, and field validation to ensure compliant installations.

The role requires 1–2 years of sprinkler design experience, a HS Diploma or equivalent, and NICET certification or active pursuit. Proficiency in MS Office and HydraCad is preferred; valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical aptitude and mathematics skills.
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings and codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 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 to AHJs and coordinate for design approval.
• Participate in coordination meetings with contractor.
• Participate in design kick off meetings.
• Prepare fabrication lists and requisition materials with Design Manager or Senior Designer.
• Conduct field surveys to ensure design suitability for structure.
• Assist field personnel with installation issues.
• Prepare and submit final job close-out documents after acceptance testing.
• Follow safety policies and maintain SDS, hazard communication procedures.
• Attend seminars to stay updated with codes and technologies.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

English communication

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

NICET II or NICET III certification

Tools

HydraCad

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summit Fire & Security is seeking a Designer to implement sprinkler system designs under supervision, coordinating with contractors and AHJs. Responsibilities include hydraulic calculations, submittals, and field validation to ensure compliant installations.

The role requires 1–2 years of sprinkler design experience, a HS Diploma or equivalent, and NICET certification or active pursuit. Proficiency in MS Office and HydraCad is preferred; valid driver’s license required.