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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

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.