NFPA 13, 13D & 13R Fire Sprinkler Designer - Tract Homes - Brentwood, CA

NFPA 13, 13D & 13R Fire Sprinkler Designer - Tract Homes - Brentwood, CA

$20–$30 per hour DOE | Immediate Openings

Why Join Thorpe Design?

Thorpe Design, Inc. is a fire protection contractor founded in 1986. For more than 40 years, we have built a reputation for safety, quality workmanship, professionalism, and exceptional customer service in the fire protection industry. We provide fire sprinkler, fire alarm, underground fire protection, and monitoring services for residential, multifamily, and commercial projects.

Our culture is built on Character, Professionalism, Excellence, Growth, and Teamwork. We believe our success starts with our people and are committed to creating an environment where employees are supported, respected, and encouraged to develop their skills.

Benefits

• Kaiser Medical Insurance (75% employer-paid for base plan) + optional upgraded plans available
• Employee-paid Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance options
• Dental Reimbursement Program (up to $600 annually)
• Vision Reimbursement Program (up to $100 annually)
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match (eligibility requirements apply)
• 8–9 Paid Holidays annually
• Paid Sick Time (40 hours after 90 days)
• Vacation Accrual Program
• Free Kaiser One Pass Fitness Membership
• Ramsey SmartDollar Financial Wellness Program
• Training, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities

Position Overview

The Fire Sprinkler Designer is responsible for designing residential fire sprinkler systems for tract home projects in accordance with project specifications, local codes, and NFPA standards. Key duties include preparing design drawings, performing hydraulic calculations, coordinating system layouts with builders, architects, and other trades, and obtaining approvals from local Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs). The role involves maintaining accurate design documentation, supporting field operations during installation, and ensuring all systems are designed to meet applicable code requirements. The designer will coordinate with project managers on project schedules and design requirements and attend project meetings as needed. Effective communication with project managers, field personnel, customers, and other team members is essential.

Designer Responsibilities

• Design residential fire sprinkler systems according to architectural plans, project specifications, local building codes, and applicable NFPA standards. This includes preparing sprinkler layouts, piping configurations, system details, and related design documents.

• Perform hydraulic calculations and system analyses to ensure fire sprinkler systems meet required performance criteria and code requirements.

• Adhere to company design standards, quality control procedures, and applicable codes and regulations to ensure accurate and compliant system designs.

• Collaborate with builders, architects, engineers, contractors, and other trades to coordinate fire sprinkler system designs and resolve conflicts during the design and construction process.

• Maintain accurate records of all design documents, hydraulic calculations, permits, approvals, revisions, and project correspondence. This documentation is essential for compliance with regulatory requirements and future reference.

• Coordinate with project managers, field supervisors, and installation personnel to ensure designs are complete, accurate, and constructible.

• Review project requirements and notify management of design issues, material concerns, or scope changes that may impact project schedules or budgets.

• Coordinate plan submittals and approvals with local AHJs to ensure designs comply with jurisdictional requirements and NFPA 13D, 13R, and other applicable standards.

• Identify, track, manage, resolve, and communicate project design issues throughout the project lifecycle, including documenting revisions and addressing field-generated requests for information (RFIs).

• Provide design support during construction, including reviewing field conditions, responding to installation questions, and assisting with as-built documentation when required.

• Active communication with Project Manager, Field Operations Manager, builders, contractors, AHJs, and other project stakeholders.

• Attend project coordination meetings, design review meetings, and client meetings as required.

• Any other tasks deemed necessary by TDI Management.