Fire Sprinkler Designer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer for a full-time, direct hire opportunity in Oakland, CA. This hybrid role is ideal for a detail-oriented fire protection design professional with strong technical knowledge, project coordination skills, and experience designing code-compliant fire sprinkler systems.

This opportunity offers competitive compensation, a strong benefits package, and a collaborative work environment where designers work closely with project managers, field installation teams, contractors, and customers. The role provides the chance to manage multiple projects from design through approval and installation while contributing to life safety systems that protect people and property.

Candidates can expect a professional, team-focused environment with supportive leadership, technical collaboration, employee appreciation events, and opportunities for continued learning through tuition reimbursement.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare fire sprinkler system layouts, design drawings, blueprints, and submittal documents for commercial and construction projects.
- Perform hydraulic calculations and ensure designs comply with NFPA standards, California codes, IBC, IFC, and other applicable requirements.
- Review project specifications, contract drawings, bid documents, and construction plans to develop accurate and efficient system designs.
- Prepare permit applications, coordinate submittals, and follow up with authorities, general contractors, and internal teams to maintain project schedules.
- Coordinate with field installation teams, customers, contractors, sales, and service teams to support accurate installation and resolve technical questions.
- Manage multiple active projects while coordinating material needs, project timelines, approvals, and site-related requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $85,000 to $130,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Employment type: Full-time, direct hire.
- Work arrangement: Hybrid role based in Oakland, CA.
- Some travel to project sites may be required.
- Company-paid employee medical insurance through a PPO network.
- Company-paid dental insurance, with an option to upgrade to PPO.
- Vision and chiropractic coverage through the medical plan.
- Company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability.
- 401(k) plan with a company match of 150%, subject to plan terms.
- Two weeks of accrued paid vacation.
- Three days of paid sick leave.
- One paid personal holiday.
- Eight paid major holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Team-building activities and employee appreciation events.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Develop fire sprinkler design drawings, system layouts, and submittal packages for assigned projects.
- Perform hydraulic calculations and verify code compliance for fire sprinkler systems.
- Coordinate permitting, approvals, field installation support, and project documentation.
- Support project teams by reviewing plans, resolving design questions, and keeping schedules on track.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in fire sprinkler system design.
- Strong knowledge of NFPA standards, California code requirements, International Building Code, and International Fire Code.
- Experience performing hydraulic calculations for fire sprinkler systems.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, bid documents, and contract documents.
- Experience coordinating with contractors, project managers, customers, and field installation teams.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and committed to quality work and excellent customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with AutoSprink or HydraCAD.
- NICET certification.
- Prior experience supporting fire sprinkler projects from design through permitting, approval, and installation.
- Experience working on projects in California jurisdictions, including coordination with local authorities having jurisdiction.

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