Traveling Sprinkler Fitter

Engineered Structures, Inc. (ESI); Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical premium for all employees

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Engineered Structures, Inc. (ESI) seeks a Traveling Sprinkler Fitter to install, modify, test, and repair fire protection sprinkler systems on commercial and industrial sites across the United States. The role requires frequent travel and collaboration with project teams to ensure safe, accurate installations per plans and codes.

This traveling position supports CONUS and OCONUS Federal project sites, with ESI covering medical premiums and strong opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two or more years of sprinkler fitting, pipefitting, plumbing, or related construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
• Knowledge of fire sprinkler installation practices, tools, and equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter certification or completion of an apprenticeship.
• NICET or other fire protection credentials.
• Experience with commercial/industrial facilities and various systems.
• Background check clearance and federal site access.
• TS/SCI eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install sprinkler systems per approved plans, specs, and codes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Measure, cut, thread, and install piping and components.
• Install sprinkler heads, valves, hangers, seismic bracing, and related equipment.
• Perform modifications, repairs, and replacements as needed.
• Conduct hydrostatic testing, flushing, inspections, and startup procedures.
• Troubleshoot issues and assist in corrective actions.
• Ensure installations meet quality standards and project requirements.
• Coordinate with project managers and other trades.
• Safely operate lifts, ladders, and tools.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman sprinkler fitter certification or apprenticeship

NICET certification or fire protection credentials

Tools

Fire sprinkler installation tools

Job description

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The Traveling Sprinkler Fitter is responsible for installing, modifying, testing, and repairing fire protection sprinkler systems on commercial and industrial construction projects throughout the United States. This position performs skilled trade work in accordance with project specifications, applicable fire protection codes, manufacturer requirements, and ESI safety standards. The Traveling Sprinkler Fitter collaborates with project teams and other trades to ensure fire protection systems are installed safely, accurately, and efficiently. This role requires frequent travel, flexibility, and the ability to work in a variety of construction environments and abroad.

This is a traveling position supporting Federal project sites both within the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS).

• ESI covers 100% of the medical premium for all employees and families.
• Great upward mobility for career growth

Responsibilities

• Install fire sprinkler systems in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Measure, cut, thread, groove, assemble, and install sprinkler piping and related components.
• Install sprinkler heads, valves, hangers, supports, seismic bracing, and other fire protection equipment.
• Perform system modifications, repairs, and replacements as needed.
• Conduct hydrostatic testing, flushing, inspections, and startup procedures.
• Troubleshoot system issues and assist in identifying corrective actions.
• Verify installations meet quality standards and project requirements.
• Coordinate work activities with project managers, superintendents, inspectors, subcontractors, and other trades.
• Safely operate lifts, ladders, power tools, and other jobsite equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of sprinkler fitting, pipefitting, plumbing, or related construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
• Knowledge of fire sprinkler installation practices, tools, and equipment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter certification or completion of a recognized apprenticeship program.
• NICET certification or other fire protection industry credentials.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, warehouse, manufacturing, healthcare, or distribution facility construction.
• Experience installing wet, dry, pre-action, and standpipe systems.
• Must be able to pass a background check and obtain/maintain access to Federal job sites; a clean background is required.
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance or TS/SCI eligibility preferred.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of what a Traveling Sprinkler Fitter will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Fast-paced working environment.
• Working environment may be busy and noisy.
• Manage several projects at one time.
• Interrupted frequently to meet the needs and request of team members, customers, and subcontractors.

Physical Demands

• Flexibility in working hours may be required, including evening and weekend work as needed.
  Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and work overhead.
  Regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  Work from ladders, scaffolds, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and elevated work platforms.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to work extended schedules, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to stay away from home for extended periods based on project requirements.
• Travel to and work at Federal project sites both CONUS and OCONUS as required, including a valid passport where OCONUS travel applies.

Disclaimer

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

It is ESI's commitment to incorporate Equal Opportunity and diversity principles in all aspects of work.