Fire Sprinkler Designer

Job Overview

The Fire Sprinkler Designer will design and prepare layout drawings for fire sprinkler systems in commercial, industrial, and residential settings.

• 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 in development of working layouts and final master drawings.
• Confer with engineers/consultants or other personnel to layout a code‑compliant fire sprinkler system.
• Coordinate and monitor aspects of 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‑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).
• Provide information to supervisors and co‑workers by telephone, in written form, email, and/or in person.
• Analyze information and evaluate the results to solve problems and choose cost‑effective and material‑efficient solutions.
• Walk sites for site surveys, standing, climbing, and descending ladders or steps.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• 3+ years of experience in fire sprinkler design and AutoCAD.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and CAD software – Autodesk AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, AutoSPRINK, BIM 360.
• Understanding of mathematics and physics relevant to design and hydraulics.
• NICET certification (Level II or higher) in Water‑Based Systems Layout is preferred.
• Strong understanding of fire protection codes, hydraulic calculations, and CAD software.

Job duties may require walking and standing for long periods, climbing and descending ladders or 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 required to lift or move heavy objects.

$30.00 – $60.00 per hour, based on experience.

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• 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 job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full‑time employees

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 and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.