Fire Sprinkler Designer

Location: Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, MN (On-site / Hybrid options available)

Position Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-driven Fire Sprinkler Designer to join our Minneapolis team. In this role, you will play a critical part in our life-safety projects by planning, modeling, and optimizing automatic fire sprinkler systems. The ideal candidate brings a high level of proficiency in AutoSPRINK and a solid grasp of local and national fire protection codes.

Key Responsibilities

3D System Design: Create comprehensive, accurate 3D fire sprinkler layouts using AutoSPRINK software, transitioning away from traditional flat 2D lines to highly efficient, build-ready models.
Hydraulic Calculations: Perform fast and accurate hydraulic calculations right within the AutoSPRINK environment to ensure code compliance and optimal system performance.
BIM Coordination: Collaborate seamlessly with architects, mechanical engineers, and other trades using Navisworks or Revit to identify and resolve spatial clashes before fabrication.
Stocklisting & Materials: Generate complete, precise material stock lists and fabrication drawings directly from the 3D design model to minimize field modifications.
Surveys & Permitting: Conduct on-site field surveys, evaluate structural constraints, and prepare detailed drawing submittals to successfully obtain building permits from local authorities.
Code Alignment: Ensure all designs align rigorously with NFPA standards (NFPA 13, 14, 20, etc.) as well as Minnesota State Building and Fire Codes.

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience: Minimum of 2–5 years of dedicated experience in fire sprinkler system layout and design.
Software Mastery: Strong proficiency and hands-on experience with AutoSPRINK is required. Exposure to AutoCAD, Revit, or Navisworks is highly valued.
NICET Certification: NICET Level II or higher in Water-Based Systems Layout is strongly preferred (or an active willingness to test and obtain it shortly after hire).
Technical Aptitude: Mechanically and mathematically inclined with an acute attention to spatial detail.
Local Standards: Familiarity with Upper Midwest weather-related design considerations (e.g., proper slope for dry systems, freeze protection) is a plus.

What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience and NICET levels
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
Tuition/certification reimbursement for continuing NICET education