What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Sprinkler Designer, Fire Sprinkler RME-I Inspector, Fire Sprinkler contract sales position at Automatic Fire Protection?
Company Description Automatic Fire Protection (AFP) is a Texas-based fire and life safety professional services company that has been protecting lives and property since 1970. The company is recognized as an industry leader for its reliability and strong technical expertise. AFP provides installation, service, and inspection solutions covering a broad range of fire and life safety needs. Team members join a stable, growth-oriented organization committed to high-quality work, code compliance, and long-term customer relationships.
Role Description This full-time, on-site role is based in Richardson, TX and includes responsibilities as a Fire Sprinkler Designer, Fire Sprinkler RME-I Inspector, and Fire Sprinkler Contract Sales professional. Day-to-day tasks for the Fire Sprinkler Designer include preparing accurate system layouts, hydraulic calculations, and drawings, coordinating with project managers and field technicians, and ensuring designs comply with NFPA standards, local codes, and customer specifications. As an RME-I Inspector, responsibilities include performing scheduled inspections and testing of fire sprinkler systems, documenting findings, preparing inspection reports, recommending corrective actions, and supporting service teams in maintaining code-compliant systems. In the contract sales capacity, the role involves developing proposals and bids, estimating projects, building and maintaining client relationships, following up on leads, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful project execution. The position requires close coordination with operations, service, and installation crews, along with consistent on-site presence at customer locations and job sites.
Qualifications
- Experience in fire sprinkler system design, including reading construction documents, preparing layouts, and performing hydraulic calculations.
- Knowledge of NFPA codes, local fire and building codes, and industry standards applicable to fire sprinkler design, installation, and inspection.
- Background in fire sprinkler inspection and testing, including documenting results, identifying deficiencies, and recommending corrective actions.
- Sales and customer relationship skills, including project estimating, proposal development, negotiation, and account management.
- Proficiency with relevant design and office software (e.g., CAD tools for sprinkler layout, Microsoft Office, and basic project management applications).
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with customers, contractors, authorities having jurisdiction, and internal teams.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally to job sites and customer locations as needed.
- RME-I license