Fire Sprinkler Designer

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Pflugerville, TX

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About The Position

The Fire Sprinkler Designer designs and prepares layout drawings for fire sprinkler systems in commercial, industrial, and/or residential settings. The role applies fire protection codes and standards, performs hydraulic calculations, interprets construction drawings, and coordinates with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other partners to ensure systems meet safety standards and client requirements. Designs may include automatic fire sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, underground systems, water supplies, foam systems, and water storage tanks.

The position also supports production coordination, fabrication and installation matters, inspections, and preparation of technical and proposal documents. Site surveys may involve extended periods of standing and climbing or descending ladders and steps. The employee must follow the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy, and perform other duties as assigned.

Pye-Barker describes its core values as customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment, and states its commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in fire sprinkler design and AutoCAD.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and computer-aided design software.
• Basic understanding of mathematics and physics relevant to design and hydraulics.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods and climb and descend ladders or steps during site surveys.
• Ability to perform duties requiring standing, walking, hand use, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and occasional lifting or moving of heavy objects.
• Physical abilities include balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, and visual acuity.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering, drafting, or a related field.
• NICET Level II or higher certification in Water-Based Systems Layout.
• RME-G qualification; preferred but not required.
• Experience with SprinkCAD, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks, AutoSPRINK, or BIM 360.

Responsibilities

• Apply fire protection codes and standards to the design of fire sprinkler systems, water supplies, pumps, standpipes, foam systems, and water storage tanks.
• Read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP blueprints and PDFs, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Develop preliminary and advanced working layouts and final master drawings.
• Consult with engineers, consultants, and other personnel to lay out code-compliant fire sprinkler systems.
• Coordinate and monitor production, including fabrication, installation issues, and inspection comments.
• Design automatic fire sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, and underground systems.
• Perform and analyze hydraulic calculations, plot plans, and stock lists, and prepare or fabricate job-site materials.
• Assist with proposal documents and technical materials such as test procedures, reports, and maintenance manuals.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable NFPA, local and state fire, and building codes.
• Communicate information to supervisors and coworkers by telephone, in writing, by email, and in person.
• Analyze information and results to solve problems and choose cost-effective, material-efficient solutions.
• Conduct site surveys, including walking, standing for extended periods, and climbing or descending ladders and steps.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Excellent pay.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid vacation and company holidays.
• Training and career development.
• Company vehicle, if applicable to the job.
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for eligible full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED