Fire Sprinkler Designer

CENTURY FIRE PROTECTION LLC • Charlotte, NC

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Century Fire Protection is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer to create accurate, detailed fire protection designs for industrial, commercial, and residential projects. The designer takes projects from design through approval and works closely with field teams to ensure systems are ready for installation. The role includes designing fire sprinkler systems, completing calculations and approval packages, conducting field surveys, supporting installation, and preparing close-out documents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–6 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce constructible designs.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• NICET certification.
• Experience with AutoSPRINK.
• Experience with SprinkCAD, AutoCAD, or HydroCAD.

Responsibilities

• Design fire sprinkler systems, including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems.
• Create accurate designs that support efficient field installation.
• Submit designs for approval and obtain permits as required.
• Complete design calculations and ensure projects stay within allocated hours.
• Review work orders and procedures to determine project requirements.
• Prepare submittal packages and correspondence needed for design approval.
• Prepare fabrication lists and requisition materials.
• Conduct field surveys to verify designs fit the structure.
• Support field personnel with design-related installation issues.
• Prepare final close-out documents following acceptance testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance incentives.
• Medical insurance with three plans to choose from.
• Dental insurance with two plans to choose from.
• Vision insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee relief fund.
• Financial grants.
• Supplemental insurance, including critical illness, hospitalization, and accident coverage.
• Company-issued laptop and/or tablet.
• Company-paid training and certifications.
• $1,000 employee referral bonus for each person referred and hired.
• $3,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

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