Description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry‑leading fire, life safety and security company. Since 1946 Pye‑Barker Fire and Safety has been a leader, putting customers and employees first, and serving communities by keeping them safe from fire, life safety and security risks.

The Sprinkler Design Manager leads a team of sprinkler designers, ensuring quality and timely delivery of design work while supporting sales and operations. This role oversees design procedures, standards, process improvements, and reports to executive management on equipment, staffing, and strategic direction. The manager also ensures adherence to the Operational Excellence program and acts as a senior technical resource.

Key duties include recruiting, hiring, training, and motivating design staff; managing productivity, performance, and conflict resolution; developing project timelines, assigning work, and reviewing design documents using AutoCAD, HydraCAD, and HydraCALC; conducting quality and process checks; facilitating weekly department meetings; and maintaining accurate entries in operating systems such as Compass.

• Recruit, hire, train, and mentor sprinkler design team members.
• Manage design productivity, performance, and resolve conflicts.
• Create and enforce design procedures, standards, and process improvements.
• Develop project timelines, assign tasks, and oversee detailed design documentation using AutoCAD, HydraCAD, and HydraCALC.
• Conduct quality and process reviews of drawings and stock lists.
• Facilitate weekly department meetings and provide status updates.
• Ensure accurate entry of project data into operating systems (e.g., Compass) and adherence to Operational Excellence.

Requirements

Required qualifications are a high school diploma or equivalent, at least five years of fire sprinkler system design experience, NICET Level 3 certification in Water Based Systems Layout, and proficiency with AutoCAD, HydraCAD, and HydraCALC. Experience with industrial fire sprinkler systems, BIM 3D projects, field surveys, and foam or deluge applications is preferred, as are CFPS certification and a valid TWIC card.

• Minimum 5 years fire sprinkler system design experience.
• NICET Level 3 certification in Water Based Systems Layout.
• Proficient with AutoCAD, HydraCAD, and HydraCALC.
• Experience designing industrial sprinkler systems and BIM 3D projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• CFPS certification, foam/deluge experience, and valid TWIC card (preferred).

Benefits

Compensation ranges from $110 k to $140 k annually, with hybrid office flexibility. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, 401(k) match, paid vacation and holidays, training and career development, and a company vehicle where applicable. Employees also receive immediate qualification for the ALL‑In Ownership Plan and enjoy a culture focused on safety, quality craftsmanship, and teamwork.

• Salary $110‑$140 k per year, negotiable.
• Hybrid office flexibility.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and training/career development opportunities.
• Company vehicle (if applicable) and immediate eligibility for ALL‑In Ownership Plan.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance