Fire Sprinkler Designer

Division 136 | Ashburn, VA

Design with purpose. Build with precision. Protect what matters.

Chesapeake Fire Protection is looking for an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer to create accurate, code-compliant, and constructible fire sprinkler and suppression system designs. You'll work closely with Project Managers, engineers, architects, and field teams to bring projects from concept to installation.

What You'll Do

• Create fire sprinkler system layouts, hydraulic calculations, and material specifications.
• Design systems for commercial, industrial, and multi-family projects.
• Ensure designs meet NFPA standards, local codes, and project specifications.
• Review construction drawings and coordinate with architects, engineers, and Project Managers.
• Prepare shop drawings, design submittals, and permit packages.
• Work with field teams to resolve constructability issues and design changes.
• Maintain accurate design and revision documentation.
• Participate in design reviews and quality control checks.
• Stay current with fire protection codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

• High school diploma; technical training or degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, or multi-family projects.
• Strong knowledge of fire sprinkler systems, hydraulics, and NFPA standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, or other fire protection design software.
• NICET Level II or III in Fire Protection Engineering preferred.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

The Job

• Primarily office-based with occasional job site visits.
• Prolonged periods of computer and desk work.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, bend, stoop, and navigate uneven surfaces.
• Ability to lift 25-30 lbs.
• Job site visits may include exposure to varying weather, dust, or noise.
• Strong visual acuity required to read and interpret drawings and specifications.

Why This Role Matters

Every great fire protection system starts with a great design. Put your technical skills to work designing systems that protect people, property, and communities-and grow your career with Chesapeake Fire Protection.

About Chesapeake Fire Protection

Built on Experience. Focused on People. Growing for the Future.

Founded in 1978 as a family-owned business, Chesapeake Fire Protection (formerly Chesapeake Sprinkler Company) has grown into a trusted fire protection partner serving the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas.

Today, as a Century Fire Protection Company, we have the resources, technology, expertise, and first-class fabrication capabilities to take on projects of all sizes. We're headquartered in Odenton, MD, with a branch office in Ashburn, VA.

️ We Invest in Our People

Our people are our biggest asset. We provide the training, education, resources, and benefits employees need to succeed, grow, and build a career with us.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Relief Fund
• Supplemental Insurance, including Critical Illness, Hospitalization & Accident Coverage

Come build your career with a company that invests in you.