Fire Sprinkler Designer

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$60,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Title: Fire Sprinkler Designer (Design-Led Project Lead)

Salary Range: $60K–$95K (plus year-end bonus/profit sharing)

Topa Group is partnered with a well-established Fire Protection contractor in Nashville
. We are seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer who brings a project management mindset to the drafting table. This is a fully in-office role designed for a designer who enjoys seeing their drawings through to completion by managing schedules, materials, and field coordination. You will work on a variety of commercial projects involving steel and CPVC (plastic) systems.

• System Layout:
  Utilize Hydra
  
  CAD and Revit to design code-compliant fire sprinkler systems for commercial new construction and retrofits.
• Design-Based Management:
  Oversee projects from the design phase through installation, acting as the primary point of contact for field crews and general contractors.
• Technical Analysis:
  Perform hydraulic calculations and pipe sizing for both steel and plastic (CPVC) piping systems.
• Site Surveys:
  Conduct on-site measurements and surveys to ensure designs align with existing field conditions.
• Project Oversight:
  Manage project timelines, material procurement (listing), and submittal approvals with Nashville-area AHJs.
• Coordination:
  Participate in BIM coordination meetings to resolve piping clashes with other MEP trades.

• Software
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Hydra
  
  CAD is required; experience with Revit is highly preferred.
• Dual Skillset:
  Proven experience in fire sprinkler design with a strong background or interest in Project Management.
• Material Knowledge:
  Experience designing with both steel and plastic/CPVC fire protection components.
• Certification: NICET Level II or III in Water-Based Systems Layout is preferred but not required.
• Market
  
  Experience:
  
  Familiarity with commercial construction standards in the Middle Tennessee region.
• Project Scope:
  Diverse commercial portfolio ranging from retail and office to light industrial.
• Compensation:
  Competitive base salary plus year‑end bonus and profit sharing.
• Insurance:
  Comprehensive Medical and Dental insurance packages.
• Retirement: 401(k) plan options.
• Paid Time Off: 2 weeks of PTO annually plus standard holidays.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage design deadlines and project milestones simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills for interfacing with building inspectors and field foremen.
• A proactive problem‑solving approach to field installation challenges.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Design and Engineering

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