Fire Sprinkler Designer

About the role

Century Fire Protection is looking for an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer to create accurate, detailed fire protection designs for industrial, commercial, and residential projects. You’ll take projects from design through approval and work closely with our field teams to ensure systems are ready to be installed right.

Responsibilities

• Design fire sprinkler systems, including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems.
• Create accurate designs that support efficient field installation.
• Submit designs for approval and obtain permits as required.
• Complete design calculations and ensure projects stay within allocated hours.
• Review work orders and procedures to determine project requirements.
• Prepare submittal packages and correspondence needed for design approval.
• Prepare fabrication lists and requisition materials.
• Conduct field surveys to verify designs fit the structure.
• Support field personnel with design-related installation issues.
• Prepare final close-out documents following acceptance testing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3–6 years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• NICET certification is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce constructible designs.
• Experience with AutoSPRINK preferred; SprinkCAD, AutoCAD, or HydroCAD also a plus.
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word and Excel.

Why This Role Matters

Great fire protection starts with great design. Use your technical skills to create systems that protect people and property—and see your designs come to life in the field.

About Century Fire Protection

Build a Career That Burns Bright! Century Fire Protection is one of the largest and most successful full-service fire protection companies in the Southeast—and we’re still growing! With a wide range of positions and countless opportunities for career growth, employees are empowered to do their jobs, serve our clients, and make an impact. There’s no better place to build a career in the fire protection industry.

We Invest in Our People

We believe our people are our biggest asset. That’s why we offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and the tools and training needed to succeed and grow.

Benefits

• Competitive pay + performance incentives
• Medical insurance with 3 plans to choose from
• Dental insurance with 2 plans to choose from
• Vision insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Short- & long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee assistance program
• Employee relief fund financial grants
• Supplemental insurance, including critical illness, hospitalization & accident
• Company-issued laptop and/or tablet
• Company-paid training & certifications
• $1,000 employee referral bonus for each person referred and hired