Fire Sprinkler Designer
About the job
- A minimum of five years of fire protection design experience in fire protection systems is required.
- Experience with BIM (Navisworks) is required.
- RME-G is required.
- Familiarity with NFPA 13, 14, 20, and 22 and FM Global standards is required.
- Technical understanding of fire sprinkler design, including wet, dry, preaction, and deluge systems, is required.
- AutoCAD experience and third-party software training are required.
- Ability to read and interpret project drawings and specifications is required.
- Competent math ability is required.
- Basic computer skills are required.
- Detail orientation and strong organizational skills are required.
- Verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work and communicate effectively with people from various backgrounds are required.
- Produce fire protection design drawings and calculations for permitting and construction across projects including storage occupancies, 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 permit 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 parties of discrepancies, unclear intent, or missing information affecting coordination or design intent.
- Communicate with field foremen throughout the design process and document necessary changes resulting from coordination.
- Review submittals for size, quantity, and design to ensure they meet engineer requirements, fit available space, and are compatible with equipment purchased from other vendors.
- NICET Level 3 in Water-Based System Layout is ideal; Texas NICET Level 3 is a plus.
About the company
Firetrol Protection Systems designs, installs, services, inspects, and maintains fire protection and life-safety systems for corporate, government, and military facilities across the Southwest and South. Its turnkey approach delivers custom system design and engineering, on-site installation, ongoing maintenance, and regular inspections to ensure readiness and regulatory compliance. It differentiates itself with a 35-year track record and a broad regional footprint that supports multi-site facilities with coordinated service and rapid response. The company aims to keep facilities safe from fire hazards by ensuring life-safety systems operate reliably and meet safety standards.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Mobile, Alabama
Founded
1984
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- The August 2026 SENTINEL deal opens western rail wildfire budgets in the US and Canada.
- Tinker's five-year CO2 suppression contract, awarded August 2025, shows durable federal demand.
- Firetrol posted jobs on September 21, 2026, signaling continued operational expansion and hiring.
What critics are saying
- SENTINEL likely starts as a low-volume partnership, not a proven recurring revenue engine.
- Lawton Indian Hospital's inspection order was terminated for convenience in July 2026.
- If wildfire rail demand disappoints, Firetrol stays a commoditized contractor in crowded fire-protection markets.
What makes Firetrol Protection Systems unique
- Firetrol pairs suppression engineering with Matrix Wildfire's SENTINEL Railway platform, announced August 26, 2026.
- The company sells across industrial, commercial, utility, and federal fire-safety channels nationwide.
- Firetrol's Texas DIR-CPO-6129 contract, active through 2031, broadens security and monitoring reach.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Training Programs