Fire Sprinkler Designer

Essential Duties & 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 layout development and finalize master drawings.
• Confer with engineers and consultants to layout code‑compliant fire sprinkler systems.
• Coordinate and monitor production aspects, 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‑list/fabricate material for the job site.
• Assist with the preparation of proposal documents, technical data such as test procedures, reports, maintenance manuals, etc.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes (NFPA, local/state fire codes, building codes).
• Analyze information and evaluate results to solve problems and select cost‑effective and material‑efficient solutions.
• Walk sites for surveys; may involve climbing, descending ladders, and prolonged standing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

• Must hold an active RME‑General license issued by the State Fire Marshal's office (RME‑G).
• NICET Level III or IV in Fire Protection Engineering Technology/Automatic Sprinkler System Layout preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, drafting or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in fire sprinkler design (HydraCAD, Auto Sprink, AutoCAD) strongly preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and CAD software—Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks; BIM 360 preferred.
• Basic understanding of mathematics and physics relevant to design and hydraulics.

Job duties may require walking and standing for long periods, climbing and descending ladders/steps for site surveys. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects. The role also requires balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 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)

Pye‑Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.