Fire Sprinkler Designer
- Hobbs, NM, United States
$75,000 to $95,000 USD / year
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Job details
- Pay
- $75,000 to $95,000 USD / year
- Apply by
- Experience
- 3+ years of fire sprinkler design experience in commercial construction
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Fire Sprinkler Designer
A well-established commercial fire protection contractor is hiring a Fire Sprinkler Designer to lay out code-compliant water-based fire protection systems for a strong pipeline of commercial work, including office, healthcare, education, retail, and multifamily projects. You'll work closely with project managers, estimators, and field crews on permit-ready shop drawings.
What you'll do
- Lay out sprinkler systems in AutoSPRINK, HydraCAD, SprinkCAD, or similar software
- Perform hydraulic calculations and evaluate water supply data and flow test results
- Design wet, dry, preaction, deluge, and standpipe systems per NFPA 13, 13R, 13D, and 14
- Prepare and submit complete submittal packages, including drawings, calculations, and product data, to AHJs for permit
- Respond to plan review comments and coordinate with architects, engineers, and other trades
- Produce fabrication lists, hanger layouts, and as-built drawings
- Support estimators and field crews with technical questions
What you'll bring
- 3+ years of fire sprinkler design experience in commercial construction
- NICET Water-Based Systems Layout Level III preferred; Level II minimum
- Proficiency with AutoSPRINK, HydraCAD, or SprinkCAD, plus AutoCAD or Revit
- Strong working knowledge of NFPA 13, 13R, 13D, and hydraulic design principles
- Experience with storage, high-hazard, or seismic bracing design is a plus
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Field installation experience is a plus
What's offered
- Competitive base salary plus bonus potential
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Stable company with consistent backlog and growth opportunities
More about this job
Skills
- Liaise with architects
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit
- Design principles
- Attention to detail