Designer (Fire Sprinkler Systems)

Regional Fire Protection•Williamsport, MD

About The Position

Regional Fire Protection, part of the Guardian Fire Services family, provides fire and life safety solutions throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The company is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented AutoCAD Designer to create fire sprinkler system designs that support safety and compliance. The designer works with project managers, field technicians, clients, foremen, contractors, and other team members to develop designs, solve project challenges, and support successful project execution. The role includes orientation and training on company systems and design software, shadowing senior team members, and starting with supervised design projects. Over the first 90 days, the designer is expected to take ownership of assigned design tasks, attend site visits, collaborate with field teams, manage design responsibilities independently, meet deadlines, and contribute ideas to improve processes and operational strategies.

Requirements

3–5 years of fire sprinkler CAD design experience or related field experience.
Proficiency in AutoCAD.
Strong analytical skills to assess project feasibility and address design challenges.
Ability to manage and monitor projects for safety, quality, and productivity.
Excellent communication skills for interacting with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

Nice To Haves

NICET Level 2 or 3 certification.
Familiarity with additional design tools; training is available.

Responsibilities

Review construction contract documents to gather project requirements.
Design fire sprinkler systems and prepare detailed AutoCAD drawings.
Perform hydraulic calculations and create material stock lists.
Coordinate pipe and sprinkler locations with building components to support functionality and compliance.
Conduct feasibility analyses and resolve design challenges.
Perform field surveys and attend project-specific meetings.
Work with project managers, foremen, and other team members to support smooth project execution.
Maintain detailed design and project records for future reference and continuous improvement.
Provide technical expertise to field teams during installations and field checks.
Attend site visits and collaborate with field teams to support design execution.
Manage design responsibilities and meet project deadlines.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency, and contribute to team meetings and operational strategies.