Job Title: Fire Sprinkler Designer / Project Manager
Location: On Site - Calvert County, Maryland, United States
Skills: Nicet, Fire Sprinkler, Design, Project Manager
About the Fire Protection Company / The Opportunity:
Join a company in the fire protection industry helping safeguard commercial, industrial, and residential properties through thoughtfully designed sprinkler systems. In this on-site role, you will contribute to projects from system design and coordination through field verification, collaborating with project teams and installation crews to deliver compliant, well-coordinated work.
Responsibilities:
- Design and lay out fire sprinkler systems in accordance with applicable NFPA standards, codes, and industry practices.
- Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and other project documents.
- Apply building type, construction type, hazard classification, and architectural features to system design decisions.
- Conduct field checks of completed designs and attend on-site meetings while following job-site safety protocols.
- Coordinate design schedules, customer requirements, and installation crew delivery needs with the project team.
- Coordinate system material deliveries to support planned installation start dates.
- Prepare material and equipment submittals, hydraulic calculations, and seismic calculations.
- Coordinate designs with architects and other building trades, and perform related duties as required.
Must-Have Skills:
- Two to four years of fire sprinkler design experience.
- Experience with HydraCAD software.
- Working knowledge of NFPA codes and standards.
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents, including drawings, specifications, and contracts.
- Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude, organizational skills, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and associated programs.
- Ability to work on-site and collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- NICET certification.
- Education or training from a technical or trade school, community college, or university.
- Experience with 3D or BIM design software.
- Experience preparing hydraulic and seismic calculations and coordinating material submittals.
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