Fire Sprinkler System Designer

Job Summary

We are seeking a Fire Sprinkler System Designer for a direct hire opportunity in the Salt Lake City area, based onsite in West Valley City, UT. This role is ideal for a designer with at least 1 year of fire sprinkler system design experience who is ready to grow with a supportive, collaborative team in the engineering services industry.

As a Fire Sprinkler System Designer, you will create accurate, code-conscious fire protection system layouts for commercial, residential, and industrial projects. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys technical design work, interpreting construction plans, and contributing to life safety solutions that protect people and property.

This position offers a positive team environment, supportive leadership, long-term stability, and the opportunity to continue developing your technical skills. The company values quality work, teamwork, and professional growth while rewarding contributions through competitive compensation and an annual bonus.

Key Responsibilities

- Design fire sprinkler systems for commercial, residential, and industrial building projects.
- Create layouts for wet, dry, pre-action, and other fire sprinkler system types.
- Review and interpret construction drawings, architectural plans, and project specifications.
- Produce accurate design documents using AutoCAD and HydraCAD.
- Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders to support high-quality project delivery.
- Help ensure designs align with applicable standards, project requirements, and field installation needs.

Compensation and Benefits

- Direct hire opportunity.
- Salary range: $70,000 to $100,000 per year, based on experience.
- 100% onsite position in West Valley City, UT.

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Additional Skills

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Design fire sprinkler systems for commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
- Develop sprinkler layouts using AutoCAD and HydraCAD.
- Review construction plans and convert project requirements into accurate design drawings.
- Coordinate with team members to support efficient, compliant project completion.

- 1+ years of fire sprinkler system design experience.
- NICET certification required.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and HydraCAD.
- Strong working knowledge of construction plans and design documentation.
- Understanding of wet, dry, pre-action, and related sprinkler system types.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and problem-solving ability.
- Collaborative communication style and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience designing fire sprinkler systems across a mix of commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
- Familiarity with fire protection codes, standards, and installation practices.
- Ability to manage multiple design priorities in a deadline-driven project environment.