Fire Sprinkler Designer

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • District Heights, MD

28d • $45 - $50

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 works closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other partners to ensure systems meet safety standards and client requirements.

The designer applies fire protection codes and standards to systems and related components, reads and interprets architectural, structural, and MEP drawings, develops working layouts and final master drawings, performs hydraulic calculations, and coordinates production-related matters such as fabrication, installation issues, and inspection comments. The role may also involve site surveys, preparation of proposal and technical documents, and communication with supervisors and coworkers.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of fire sprinkler design and AutoCAD experience. An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering, drafting, or a related field is preferred. The stated pay range is $45–$50 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in fire sprinkler design and AutoCAD.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and computer-aided design software.
• Basic understanding of mathematics and physics relevant to design and hydraulics.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods and climb and descend ladders or steps for site surveys.
• Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and occasionally lifting and/or moving heavy objects.
• Physical abilities required 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.
• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks, AutoSPRINK, and BIM 360.
• NICET Level II or higher certification in Water-Based Systems Layout.

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/PDFs, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Perform preliminary and advanced work developing working layouts and final master drawings.
• Confer with engineers, consultants, and other personnel to lay out code-compliant fire sprinkler systems.
• Coordinate and monitor production matters, including fabrication, installation issues, and inspection comments.
• Design automatic fire sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, and underground systems.
• Perform and analyze hydraulic calculations and plot plans, and stock-list/fabricate materials for job sites.
• Assist with preparing proposal documents and technical data, including test procedures, reports, and maintenance manuals.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable NFPA, local and state fire, and building codes.
• Provide information to supervisors and coworkers by telephone, in writing, by email, and/or in person.
• Analyze information and results to solve problems and select cost-effective, material-efficient solutions.
• Walk sites for surveys, potentially standing for extended periods and climbing and descending ladders or steps.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• 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