Fire Sprinkler Design Trainee

About the role

This entry-level position is designed to provide hands-on training in fire protection design, NFPA standards, and CAD-based drafting, leading to greater design responsibility as experience and skills develop; assists in the design, layout, and preparation of fire sprinkler system drawings under close supervision.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to design and layout fire sprinkler systems using CAD software.
• Learn and apply NFPA standards, local fire codes, and building regulations.
• Prepare preliminary design layouts, material lists, and fabrication drawings.
• Perform basic hydraulic calculations under supervision.
• Coincide with project managers, field personnel, and other trades to ensure design accuracy.
• Maintain accurate and organized project files, drawings, and documentation.
• Support the submittal preparation process and review of technical data sheets.
• Participate in job site visits to gain understanding of installation practices.
• Learn company design procedures, standards, and quality control processes.
• Aid in revising drawings based on feedback from engineers, AHJs (Authority Having Jurisdiction), or clients.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or technical degree preferred; interest or coursework in drafting, design, engineering, or construction.
• Basic computer proficiency; Microsoft Office Applications, experience with AutoCAD or SprinkCad a plus.

Qualifications

• Physical Demands: Work is performed in both office and field environments. In office required to sit for extended periods, use hands to operate computers and standard office equipment; communicate effectively by phone and email; While visiting job sites, walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, bend, stoop, and navigate uneven surfaces; lift up to 25–30 pounds; visual acuity required to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and perform detailed inspections; may occasionally be exposed to varying weather conditions, dust, or noise while on job sites.

Skills

• Basic computer proficiency; Microsoft Office Applications, experience with AutoCAD or SprinkCad a plus.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-term & Long-term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(K) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Relief Fund
• Supplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible and can vary depending on the needs of the department and the individual’s skill set.