Fire Sprinkler Design Manager / P.E.

CareerPaths NW • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

A well-established fire protection contractor serving the Seattle area is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Design Manager to lead and develop its sprinkler design team. This hands-on leadership role combines active involvement in complex design work with setting technical standards, managing workflow, and building a structured training and development program. For a licensed Professional Engineer, the position may also include supervising and signing off on qualifying engineering hours for designers pursuing P.E. licensure.

The role includes leading and mentoring designers, reviewing designs, managing department workload, designing complex projects, and coordinating with project management, purchasing, and field leadership. The company provides benefits and work equipment, as well as support for professional training, certifications, continuing education, license renewals, and membership dues.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of fire sprinkler design experience, including complex commercial systems.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) is strongly preferred; candidates holding NICET Level III or IV – Water-Based Systems Layout will also be considered.
• Demonstrated experience leading, mentoring, or formally training sprinkler designers.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA 13, 13R, 13D, 14, 20, and 24.
• Strong hydraulic calculation and fire sprinkler system design expertise.
• Proficiency with AutoSprink or comparable fire sprinkler design software.
• Experience preparing and submitting design packages to AHJs.

Nice To Haves

• Previous design management or department leadership experience.
• Revit, BIM, and 3D coordination experience.
• Field installation or project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the fire sprinkler design team, fostering technical growth and professional advancement.
• Review sprinkler drawings for code compliance, hydraulics, efficiency, and constructability.
• Establish and maintain consistent design standards and review processes across the department.
• Manage design workload, assignments, priorities, and deadlines to ensure timely project delivery.
• Design complex fire sprinkler projects as needed while remaining actively involved in technical work.
• Stamp and submit compliant design packages to Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
• Coordinate closely with project management, purchasing, and field leadership teams.
• Develop structured training programs for junior and entry-level designers.
• Guide designers in progressing toward NICET certification and greater technical proficiency.
• Continuously improve design processes to increase first-pass AHJ approvals and reduce field rework.
• For a licensed P.E., supervise and sign off on qualifying engineering hours for designers pursuing P.E. licensure.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; the company covers approximately 90% of the employee premium on the HSA-qualified medical plan.
• Health Savings Account with a $600 annual company contribution.
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor employer match up to 3.5%.
• Paid time off.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid training, certifications, and continuing education.
• Company laptop, dual monitors, and design software.
• Paid P.E. and NICET renewal and professional membership dues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed