Fire Sprinkler Designer

Fire Sprinkler Designer

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The Fire Sprinkler Designer will design and prepare layout drawings for fire sprinkler systems in commercial, industrial, and/or residential settings. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of fire protection codes, hydraulic calculations, and CAD software. The Fire Sprinkler Designer will work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and other partners to ensure all systems meet safety standards and client requirements.

• 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 that may involve long periods of standing, climbing, and descending ladders/steps.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• Minimum of 1 year of design experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; associate's or bachelor's degree in engineering drafting or related field is preferred.
• 3 years of experience in fire sprinkler design and AutoCAD.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and CAD software such as Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks, AutoSPRINK BIM 360.
• Basic understanding of mathematics and physics relevant to design and hydraulics.
• NICET certification (Level II or higher) in Water‑Based Systems Layout is preferred.

• Walking and standing for long periods; climbing and descending ladders/steps for site surveys.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands or arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects.
• Work requires balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking and visual acuity.

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short‑term disability
  401K 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 and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location:

Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.