Firetrol Protection Systems

Designs, installs, services fire suppression systems

Fire Sprinkler Designer

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Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

At least five years of fire protection design experience in fire protection systems.
Experience with BIM using Navisworks is required.
Familiarity with NFPA 13, 14, 20, and 22, as well as FM Global Standards.
Technical understanding of fire sprinkler design, including wet, dry, preaction, and deluge systems.
AutoCAD experience and third-party software training.
Ability to read and interpret project drawings and specifications.
Competent math ability.
Basic computer skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work and communicate effectively with people from varied backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Produce fire protection design drawings and calculations for permitting and construction across project types including storage, healthcare, assembly, and mercantile facilities.
Design fire protection systems using architect-generated dimensions and structural backgrounds; identify and resolve coordination issues and communicate outstanding issues.
Perform hydraulic calculations as required.
Complete stock listings for the fabrication shop as required.
Review design drawings in detail before fabrication.
Coordinate drawing schedules with the Design Manager and operations for permitting and fabrication schedules.
Review design documents before permit submittal and architect/engineer review.
Attend project meetings and jobsite visits as needed, and perform site surveys as required.
Document and advise relevant parties of discrepancies, unclear intent, or missing information that may affect coordination or design intent.
Communicate with field foremen throughout the design process and note changes resulting from coordination.
Review submittals for size, quantity, and design to confirm they meet engineer requirements, fit available space, and are compatible with equipment purchased from other vendors.

Desired Qualifications

NICET Level 3 in Water-Based System Layout is preferred.

Fire Sprinkler Designer

Firetrol Protection Systems · Houston, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-23

Workplace: on_site

Department: Design

Description

The Fire Sprinkler Designer shall have the ability to produce fire protection design drawings and calculations for permitting and construction for various types of projects including: storage occupancies, healthcare, assemblies, mercantile facilities, etc. Proficiency using AutoSprink and coordination using BIM (Navisworks) is required. The ideal candidate will be NICET level 3 in Water-Based System Layout.

Is able to work independently with minimal supervision from the Firetrol Protection Systems Design Manager.
Designs fire protection systems utilizing architect generated dimensions and structural backgrounds. Identifies and resolves all elements affecting coordination and communicates any outstanding issues.
Performs hydraulic calculations as required.
Completes stock listing for fabrication shop as required.
Reviews all design drawings in detail before fabrication.
Coordinates with the Design Manager on drawing schedules in conjunction with operations for permit and fabrication schedule.
Reviews all design documents prior to submittal for permit and architect/engineer review.
Attends project meetings and jobsite visits, as needed. Performs site surveys as required.
Documents and advises all parties of any discrepancies, unclear intent or missing information that will affect coordination or design intent.
Communicates with the field foremen throughout the design process, making notes of any necessary changes made as a result of coordination.
Reviews submittals for size, quantity and design to ensure they meet engineer requirements, will fit in available space, and are compatible with equipment purchased from other vendors.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years fire protection design experience in fire protection systems.
BIM (Navisworks) experience required.
Texas NICET Level 3 a plus.
Must be familiar with NFPA 13, 14, 20, 22 and FM Global Standards.
Technical understanding of Fire Sprinkler Design including Wet, Dry, Preaction, and Deluge type systems.
AutoCAD experience and third party software training

Job Skills:

Ability to read and interpret project drawings and specifications
Competent math ability
Good basic computer skills
Detail oriented
Strong organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Positive Attitude
Ability to work and communicate effectively with persons of various backgrounds

Benefits

Firetrol offers competitive wages and top-of-the-line benefits that include health, dental vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, generous paid time off practice and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting. Additionally, sponsors training and education opportunities. Finally, Firetrol offers career growth opportunities, not just a job.

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About the Company

Firetrol Protection Systems

Designs, installs, services fire suppression systems

Firetrol Protection Systems designs, installs, services, and inspects fire suppression and life-safety systems for corporate, government, and military facilities across the southwest and southern US. It provides turnkey solutions—from engineering and design to maintenance—through a regional network of offices in cities like Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and more. The company differentiates itself by its 35-year track record and wide regional footprint that allows handling complex, multi-site projects. Its goal is to keep facilities safe from fire hazards and ensure life-safety systems stay compliant and operational.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Mobile, AL
Founded: 1984

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