Fire Sprinkler Designer

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Designer with 2-5 years of experience to design and develop fire alarm systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects, ensuring compliance with NFPA, IBC, IFC, local AHJ requirements, and project specifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed fire alarm layouts, riser diagrams, device placement drawings, calculations, and submittal packages, including product data, battery calculations, and sequences of operation.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, estimators, engineers, and field personnel to ensure accurate system coordination and constructible designs.
• Review architectural, electrical, and mechanical drawings for project integration.
• Select appropriate fire alarm equipment and support permitting and AHJ approval processes.
• Respond to plan review comments, implement design revisions, and contribute to design-build and value engineering efforts.
• Maintain organized project documentation and deliver high-quality, code-compliant fire alarm system designs on time and within project budgets.

Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Drafting, or related field.
• 2-5 years of fire alarm design experience.
• Strong working knowledge of NFPA codes and local fire alarm requirements.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or HydroCAD, and fire protection design software.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements.

Skills

• Revit experience is preferred.
• NICET certification is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Voluntary life insurance and AD&D for employee and dependents.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid time off, paid holidays.
• 401(K) with company match.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee relief fund.
• Supplemental insurance options (critical illness, hospitalization, accident).
• Employee stock purchase opportunities.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Schedule

• Permanent, fully onsite position based in Odenton, MD.
• Flexible work schedules.