Fire Sprinkler Designer

Location: Kent, WA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Employment: Full-Time | In-Person
Salary: $75,000-$95,000

An established fire protection and life safety contractor in the Kent, WA area is seeking an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer to join its team.

This is a hands-on design position for someone who understands the entire project lifecycle and takes ownership of producing accurate, constructible, and code-compliant sprinkler designs. The Designer will work closely with project management, estimating, field personnel, customers, vendors, and other trades from initial survey through installation and closeout.

Responsibilities

• Design fire sprinkler systems using AutoSPRINK and AutoCAD

• Review contract drawings, specifications, and project requirements

• Perform detailed site surveys and field verification

• Ensure designs comply with applicable NFPA codes and project requirements

• Coordinate sprinkler layouts with architectural, structural, and MEP trades

• Utilize overlay/BIM coordination to identify conflicts before installation

• Prepare permit drawings, hydraulic and seismic calculations, and material submittals

• Respond to AHJ comments and plan-review requirements

• Generate accurate material lists, fabrication reports, and installation drawings

• Coordinate material requirements with vendors

• Provide design support to field teams throughout installation

• Communicate design changes affecting schedule, labor, or project cost

• Maintain project awareness from initial design through closeout

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fire sprinkler industry/design experience

• AutoSPRINK and AutoCAD proficiency required

• Strong knowledge of NFPA 13, 13R, and 13D

• Experience designing commercial, residential, and/or industrial sprinkler systems

• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings

• NICET Level II Water-Based Systems Layout certification preferred

• BIM/3D experience is a plus

• Strong organizational and project-management skills

• Ability to independently manage multiple active projects

• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with office and field teams

Benefits

Competitive compensation plus health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and paid holidays.

If you’re an experienced sprinkler designer looking for a stable, full-time opportunity where design quality and technical expertise are valued, we’d like to connect.

FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.