About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Fire Protection & Construction (Fire Suppression Design and Contracting).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Our confidential client is hiring Fire Sprinkler Designers to support building projects across the Centennial / Denver, CO area. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to produce quality fire suppression designs for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.

• Design automatic fire sprinkler systems (wet, dry, foam, and fire pumps) using AutoSprink and HydroCAD
• Perform hydraulic calculations for fire sprinkler systems to meet applicable codes and authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) requirements
• Prepare detailed shop drawings, material submittals and installation drawings for review by architects, engineers, clients, and AHJs
• Coordinate sprinkler layouts with structural elements and other MEP trades
• Produce “as-built” drawings and maintain accurate project documentation for client and internal archives
• Work with Sales, Estimating and Field teams to optimize designs for fabrication and installation
• Mentor and coach junior designers (for experienced candidates)
• Support project life-cycle activities from design through handoff to installation and inspection teams

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Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Fire Protection, Mechanical, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience in fire sprinkler design or the fire protection industry
• Experience with AutoSprink and/or HydroCAD preferred
• NICET Level I required or actively pursuing NICET certification
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to collaborate across teams
• Ability and willingness to access all areas of construction sites in varied climates and conditions
• Self-motivated, safety-minded, and able to meet deadlines reliably

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour (actual pay will vary based on experience, qualifications, and location)
• Comprehensive benefits for eligible full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement plans with matching, employee assistance programs, and paid time off
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth, including design management pathways

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Work Location & Schedule

• Location: Centennial / Denver, CO (on-site at local offices with occasional field visits)
• Employment type: Full-time. May require overtime or weekend work to meet project deadlines. Travel to various job sites as required.

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Other Requirements & Equity

• Regular, reliable attendance and the ability to meet deadlines
• Follow all safety policies and site-specific instructions
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, peers, clients, and subcontractors
• Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please notify Careertakes for assistance

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.