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Commercial Fire Protection

Inspects, repairs, and monitors fire systems.

Fire Sprinkler Designer

Full-TimePosted on 8/13/2026
$85k - $130k/yr+ DOE
Senior
Oakland, CA, USA
HybridSome travel may be necessary.
Architecture & Civil EngineeringBuilding Services Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • At least 5 years of experience designing in the fire and life safety industry.
  • At least 5 years of fire sprinkler experience.
  • Understanding of Fire and Life Safety Code, including NFPA, California Fire Code, International Building Code, and International Fire Code.
  • Ability to perform calculations on fire sprinkler designs.
  • Experience comprehending specifications, contract drawings, bid set plans, and related documents.
  • Experience coordinating field employees to follow plans.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Ability to follow direction, complete assigned tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to complete multiple projects, prioritize work, and see projects through from start to finish.
Responsibilities
  • Create plans, blueprints, design drawings, submittal documents, and calculations for projects in Northern California and surrounding areas.
  • Obtain permits and submit required documents to jurisdictional authorities and general contractors.
  • Coordinate with field personnel on installations and service.
  • Communicate timelines to customers and contractors.
  • Order materials and parts for field installations.
  • Use Fire and Life Safety Code knowledge to support the sales team, service team, and field employees.
  • Follow up proactively on submittals and approvals to maintain the project schedule.
Desired Qualifications
  • NICET certification.
  • Experience with the MEP CAD suite, including AutoSprink and AlarmCAD.
  • Experience with HydraCAD.
  • Sales and design-bid experience.

About the company

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Commercial Fire Protection

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Commercial Fire Protection centralizes fire life safety services under one roof. It inspects and repairs equipment like extinguishers, alarms, sprinklers, hydrants, emergency lighting, and kitchen hoods, and provides fire alarm and burglar alarm monitoring with 24/7 emergency response. The company operates a real-time online portal that lets customers view, track, sort, receive alerts, and monitor every step of their fire life safety program. Compared with others, it differentiates itself by offering this integrated portal and a nationwide, multi-office network, plus continuous process improvements to stay ahead. The goal is to expand nationwide while delivering comprehensive, real-time fire life safety management for clients in multifamily housing, self-storage, and municipalities.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Newport Beach, California

Founded

2002

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What believers are saying

  • Summit's June 2026 acquisition plugs CFP into a national fire-safety roll-up.
  • CFP's tech-enabled compliance workflow fits owners demanding faster inspection documentation.
  • Its California and Washington footprint supports cross-selling after the June 2026 transaction.

What critics are saying

  • Summit Fire & Security bought CFP assets June 3, 2026, ending standalone control.
  • APi Group, CertaSite, and other roll-ups intensify pricing pressure across fire protection.
  • If integration stalls, CFP's local brand gets buried inside PSI's larger platform.

What makes Commercial Fire Protection unique

  • CFP sells in-house fire, sprinkler, alarm, and low-voltage work without subcontractors.
  • Its FireCloud and FireHouse dashboards speed compliance reporting and inspection visibility.
  • It serves offices, multifamily, retail, schools, and logistics from Newport Beach.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

6%

2 year growth

6%
PE Hub
Oct 2nd, 2024
Commercial Fire Protection snags investment from Gauge Capital | PE Hub

The seller was National Fire & Safety, a portfolio company of Highview Capital.

PE Hub
Oct 2nd, 2024
Commercial Fire Protection snags investment from Gauge Capital

Gauge Capital has invested in Commercial Fire Protection, a Newport Beach, California-based provider of fire and life safety services.

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