Fire Protection Designer
Job Location:
Los Alamitos, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Posted:
21 August 2026 (14 days ago)
Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Details:
PTS Advance has an exciting opportunity for a Fire Protection/Supression Designer - working remote. The work is highly precise in nature and requires a very strong attention to detail. Any output must be extremely high quality with correct results time and time again. Someone in this role must check and double-check their work. They must also be patient and conscientious with a commitment to highly polished well-presented work.
Client will provide equipment and software.
- Job location is in Sault St. Marie Michigan but the you can work from anywhere in the US.
-Pay Rate: $50 per hour.
- Fully Remote
-Full-time Clients office is located in Los Alamitos CA-based in-office
-Minimum AS in computer aided design/drafting architecture construction technology engineering technology or similar field
-Minimum of 10 years of experience in fire suppression systems design. Documented work experience should demonstrate
-Minimum of 10 years of experience in fire suppression systems design. Documented work experience should demonstrate
-Note there are two assessments we would like all candidates to take upon applying.
The Fire Protection Designer - Suppression position is responsible for designing and developing fire protection systems for industrial commercial warehouse and advanced technology facilities including fire suppression and fire alarm design. The role includes field surveys creating detailed plans permit coordination and ensuring compliance with local and national fire codes and collaborating with project managers to deliver high-quality fire protection solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
o Design fire sprinkler systems including wet dry preaction deluge and special hazards systems.
o Perform field surveys to gather data necessary to complete design work
o Prepare detailed drawings hydraulic calculations and seismic bracing calculations
oSubmit drawings for permit coordinate plan check process address corrections etc.
o Provide regular communication with internal and external project teams.
o Ensure designs comply with all applicable codes and standards (NFPA state and local building codes) Education
o Minimum associates degree in computer aided design/drafting architecture construction technology engineering technology or similar field
o Documented training in fire suppression design and/or design application software
o Bachelors degree in similar field is a plus
o Continuing education in fire protection technologies is a plus Qualifications and Prerequisites
o Design fire sprinkler systems including wet dry preaction deluge and special hazards systems.
o Perform field surveys to gather data necessary to complete design work
o Prepare detailed drawings hydraulic calculations and seismic bracing calculations
oSubmit drawings for permit coordinate plan check process address corrections etc.
o Provide regular communication with internal and external project teams.
o Ensure designs comply with all applicable codes and standards (NFPA state and local building codes) Education
o Minimum associates degree in computer aided design/drafting architecture construction technology engineering technology or similar field
o Documented training in fire suppression design and/or design application software
o Bachelors degree in similar field is a plus
o Continuing education in fire protection technologies is a plus Qualifications and Prerequisites
Qualifications and Prerequisites
-Minimum of 10 years of experience in fire suppression systems design. Documented work experience should demonstrate increasing knowledge of more complex system designs.
-Experience or understanding of other discipline or systems design is a plus. (e.g. fire alarm HVAC plumbing low voltage architectural structural etc.)
-Proficiency in AutoCAD Revit AutoSPRINK and other design software.
-Strong knowledge of NFPA codes and standards.
-Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
-Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
-NICET Level III certification
-Desire to acquire new skills
-Minimum of 10 years of experience in fire suppression systems design. Documented work experience should demonstrate increasing knowledge of more complex system designs.
-Experience or understanding of other discipline or systems design is a plus. (e.g. fire alarm HVAC plumbing low voltage architectural structural etc.)
-Proficiency in AutoCAD Revit AutoSPRINK and other design software.
-Strong knowledge of NFPA codes and standards.
-Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
-Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
-NICET Level III certification
-Desire to acquire new skills
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About Company
PTS Advance is the largest specialist provider of technical talent to the United States’ Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Power & Renewables, Life Sciences, Construction & Infrastructure, and Manufacturing industries.