What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Protection Designer position at Actalent?
Fire Protection Designer
Job Description
- Design layouts of fire sprinkler systems, including coordination with other MEP trades
- Perform hydraulic calculations and stock listing
- Attend virtual and project coordination meetings
- Perform field surveys and hydrant flow tests
- Provide occasional support to estimating department to prepare / review bid drawings
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- 3 years experience performing sprinkler design and calculations
- Strong technical experience in fire protection systems
- Knowledge of NFPA standards
- NICET certification a plus
- AutoSPRINK experience
- Previous installation experience a plus
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Waltham, MA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $125000.00/yr.
Medical and dental plans with low-cost deductibles and premiums Flexible spending accounts Disability and life insurance 401(k) plan plus company contribution and profit sharing Generous PTO and 11 paid holidays
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Waltham,MA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 29, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Salary : $85,000 - $125,000