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Fire Sprinkler Designer
Oakland, CA
About the Company
This rapidly growing commercial fire protection and life safety provider has spent decades delivering concierge-level service and trusted expertise across California. The company’s mission is simple: be solution-oriented, technology-driven, and always ready to support clients when safety matters most.
Their reputation has been built on precision, responsiveness, and a proactive approach to fire life safety. Clients rely on the team not only for inspections and compliance but also for strategic guidance on protecting people, property, and operations.
What sets this organization apart is its commitment to excellence and innovation. The company continually invests in technology to improve service delivery, including advanced inspection platforms like FireCloud, which provides real-time reporting, system tracking, and operational transparency for clients.
The company operates with a dedicated team model, assigning specialists to each client to ensure consistency, deep familiarity with properties, and high-touch service. With a proactive scheduling approach, rapid response capabilities, and a 24-hour quote commitment, they have become a trusted partner across industries.
They proudly support a wide range of clients including:
- Multifamily and commercial properties
- HOAs
- Restaurants
- Municipalities
- Schools
- Storage facilities
- Large commercial campuses
From complex high-rise systems to large-scale commercial portfolios, the organization is known for delivering reliable solutions, detailed reporting, and exceptional service.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer to support complex projects across Northern California.
This role requires a senior-level designer capable of working on high-rise buildings, fire pump systems, and performing hydraulic calculations. The Designer will develop plans, create submittals, coordinate installations with field teams, and ensure projects meet all fire life safety codes and regulatory requirements.
While the position is primarily office-based in Oakland, designers will occasionally conduct field site surveys to create sketches and verify building conditions, helping ensure accurate system designs.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, rapidly growing organization where designers have the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects while collaborating with experienced field and service teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Create fire sprinkler design plans, blueprints, and detailed drawings
- Perform hydraulic calculations for fire sprinkler systems
- Design systems for high-rise buildings, fire pump systems, and complex projects
- Prepare and submit submittal packages to contractors and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
- Obtain permits and coordinate approvals with local jurisdictions
- Coordinate closely with field installation teams to ensure design accuracy
- Communicate timelines and project updates to customers and contractors
- Order materials and components needed for field installations
- Support sales, service, and field teams with code expertise
- Follow up on submittals and approvals to maintain project schedules
- Conduct site surveys and develop sketches for design accuracy
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously from design through completion
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of fire sprinkler design experience in the Fire Life Safety industry
- Strong knowledge of Fire Life Safety codes including:
- NFPA
- California Fire Code (CFC)
- International Building Code (IBC)
- International Fire Code (IFC)
- Ability to perform hydraulic calculations for fire sprinkler systems
- Experience reviewing specifications, contract drawings, and bid plans
- Experience coordinating field teams to ensure installations follow design plans
- Proficiency with:
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with MEP design tools such as AutoSPRINK, AlarmCAD, or HydraCAD strongly preferred
- NICET certification is a plus
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Key Traits for Success
- Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
- Self-motivated and deadline driven
- Strong communication and coordination abilities
- Collaborative team player
- Client-focused and service-oriented
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and drive them through completion
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k plan
- Life insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Company laptop
- Tuition reimbursement
- Supportive team environment
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization