Fire Sprinkler Designer

Div. 130 - Odenton, MDSummaryResponsible for developing designs for fire sprinkler and suppression systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects; ensures compliance with NFPA standards, local codes, and project specifications, while collaborating with project managers, engineers, and field teams to produce accurate, constructible designs.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Create fire sprinkler system designs, including layout drawings, hydraulic calculations, and material specifications.Ensure designs comply with NFPA standards, local codes, and project specifications.Review construction drawings and coordinate with architects, engineers, and project managers.Prepare design submittals, shop drawings, and permit packages.Collaborate with field personnel to address constructability issues and design changes.Maintain accurate documentation of designs and revisions.Participate in design reviews and quality control checks.Stay current with fire protection standards, codes, and industry best practices.Education and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma, technical or degree preferred, and 2-5 years of fire sprinkler design experience; experience in commercial, industrial, or multi-family projects; knowledge of fire sprinkler systems, hydraulics, and NFPA standards; proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or other fire protection design software; ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements; NICET Level II or III in Fire Protection Engineering preferred.Computer SkillsMicrosoft Office Applications; proficiency with CAD software.Physical DemandsPrimaily office based; occasional site visits may be required; prolonged periods of computer and desk work; walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, bend, stoop, and navigate uneven surfaces, lift up to 25-30lbs.; visual acuity required to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications; may occasionally be exposed to varying weather conditions, dust, or noise while on job sites.Chesapeake Fire Protection (formerly Chesapeake Sprinkler Company) was originally founded in 1978 as a small family-owned business to serve the fire protection needs of the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas. You can rely on our extensive experience, knowledge of the latest technologies, and first-class fabrication facility to meet your fire protection needs.Chesapeake Fire Protection became a Century Fire Protection Company in 2022. This allowed us to further expand our resources, capacity, and skills to serve our clients. We are headquartered in Odenton, MD with an additional branch office in Ashburn, VA.We believe our people are our biggest asset and as such, we offer the following:Competitive pay w/ Performance IncentivesMedicalDentalVisionVoluntary Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term DisabilityFlexible Spending AccountsPaid Time Off & Paid Holidays401(K) with Company MatchEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Relief Fund Financial GrantsSupplemental Insurance including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & AccidentCompany issued Laptop and/or TabletCompany Paid Training and CertificationsReferral Bonus (Employees receive $1,000 referral bonus for each person they refer to work at Chesapeake Fire Protection) #J-18808-Ljbffr Chesapeake Sprinkler Co.