Fire Sprinkler Layout Technician

EMCOR Group, Inc.

. Create and lay out fire sprinkler systems within NFPA, building, and underwritten standards .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeBarberton • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and lay out fire sprinkler systems within NFPA, building, and underwritten standards
Collaborate with Senior Layout Manager, sales, fabrication, and project manager teams
Complete sprinkler layouts, drawings, hydraulic calculations, material takeoffs, and material submittals
Identify hazards and appropriate protection from contract documents
Coordinate work with other trades on complex projects and resolve coordination problems
Cut and tag pipe with appropriate fittings for fabrication and purchasing
Select required materials for installation
Run Navis Works and develop clash reports
Estimate and schedule project hours and work within project budgets
Complete project paperwork for internal processes, AHJ approval or certification, and GC requirements
Identify contract versus non-contract work and alert appropriate personnel in writing
Troubleshoot and identify potential problems before they occur
Communicate project tasks and provide accurate information to customers
Teach Trainees and Junior Designers
Potentially lead projects and direct team members; provide regular status reports to the Manager
Achieve company objectives and personal performance goals
Operate in compliance with company safety practices
Conduct field surveys and travel to job sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or GED is required
3+ years of fire protection design experience is required
Mechanical aptitude is required
Proficiency in either Hydratec CAD programs or AutoSPRINK is required
Ability to conduct a field survey alone or with others to obtain all proper dimensions and information is required
Ability to travel to job sites by plane or vehicle required
Knowledge and understanding of applicable fire codes, such as NFPA 13, 14, 20, 22, 24 and others
Ability to complete sprinkler layouts according to current NFPA standards
Ability to identify hazards and appropriate protection from contract documents
Ability to coordinate work with other trades on complex projects and resolve coordination problems
Ability to operate AutoCAD and Hydratec or AutoSPRINK layout programs
Ability to run Navis Works and develop clash reports
Ability to estimate and schedule project hours
Ability to produce drawings, hydraulic calculations, material takeoffs, and material submittals
Ability to complete project paperwork for internal processes, AHJ approval or certification, and GC requirements
Engineering background is a plus
NICET Certification is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, multi-task environment
Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively in a team environment
Ability to perform basic business mathematical functions
Ability to comply with operating policies, procedures, plans, programs, and safety practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements (on-site, hybrid, or remote) depending on experience and qualifications
Stability and the reputation and backlog of EMCOR, one of the industry's respected contractors
Exposure to the full lifecycle of projects, from digital design to fabrication and on-site installation