Fire Sprinkler Designer II

VSC Fire & Security, Inc.

Fire Sprinkler Designer II designing fire protection systems for VSC Fire & Security. Responsible for coordinating fire protection drawings and ensuring compliance with codes.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $35,000 - $45,000 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, coordinate, and submit Fire Protection drawings, hydraulic calculations, seismic brace calculations, and material/equipment schedules. Stock list projects for fabrication and approve fabrication quotes.
Integrate other mechanical systems to ensure successful coordination with the fire suppression system and must be able to recognize potential conflicts with other trades.
Ensure compliance with NFPA standards and insurance requirements as well as all fire and building code requirements.
Provide updates to purchasing as installation schedule or change orders require modifications to meet installation schedule and deadlines and other requirements.
Communicate with Design Manager and Field Superintendent to review design, installation and testing of devices and systems throughout the project.
Produce shop list utilizing computer software for fabrication of system piping.
Assist and fill in for Design Manager and help train less experienced designers as necessary.
Responsible for the layout of sprinkler system drawings utilizing available information from the contract's defined scope of the project, architectural drawings, job specifications, site surveys, and relevant NFPA, IBC, and local building codes.
Responsible for all aspects of the design layout, field checking, fabrication listing, material equipment submittals, hydraulic calculations, applicable installation requirements, and close out procedures.
Maintain proper Risk Management and Safety procedures on all job sites per VSC policies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three to five years of experience with AutoCAD or SprinkCAD or background in mathematics.
Ability to review architectural drawings, mechanical, site, structural and complete site surveys, and research essential information as required for structural and mechanical elements.
Integrate other mechanical systems to ensure successful coordination with the fire suppression system and must be able to recognize potential conflicts with other trades.
Ability to exercise a high level of autonomy in organizing, planning, and prioritizing multiple projects to meet individual deadlines with exceptional attention to detail and communication skills.
Monitor and enforce safety policies and procedures.
Ability to pass various background checks.
Reliable transportation, valid State Driver's License with acceptable driving record for use of company vehicle.
Desirable (but not required): NICET Level III or IV, or equivalent experience.
Associate or bachelor’s degree in drafting (AutoCAD).
Texas Candidates: RME-G

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent pay $35.00 - $45.00 and up based on experience
Overtime eligible
Paid vacation and company holidays
Medical, dental and vision insurance options for you and your family
Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Company paid life insurance for full time employees
Employee apparel program
Company paid long term disability insurance
Bonus for referring new employees
Parental leave for full-time employees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Boot Allowance
NICET certification test reimbursement
Opportunities for training and advancement
All needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided

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Hard Skills & Tools

AutoCADSprinkCADhydraulic calculationsseismic brace calculationsfabrication listinglayout of sprinkler system drawingsmaterial equipment submittalsfield checkingrisk managementsafety procedures

Soft Skills

attention to detailcommunication skillsorganizational skillsplanning skillsprioritization skillsautonomytrainingcoordinationproblem-solvingteam collaboration

Certifications

NICET Level IIINICET Level IVAssociate degree in draftingBachelor's degree in draftingvalid State Driver's License