# Fire Protection Designer

> Dave Jones LLC · Madison, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-01

**Salary:** USD 64,000–80,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Office

## Description

We're looking for a Fire Protection Designer who's ready to take on more complex projects and more ownership. You're hungry to grow into bigger scope, deeper client relationships, and eventually a leadership path if that's the direction you want to take.

**What You'll Be Doing**

-   Design fire protection systems in AutoCAD, HydraCAD, HydraCALC, and HydraLIST, taking on projects with real complexity
-   Build hydraulic calculations and job specifications that hold up
-   Keep projects on track and on timeline, working independently more than you have before
-   Partner with Project Managers on cost estimation, budgets, and margins
-   Get out to job sites to scope projects from the ground up
-   Solve design problems as they come up, because they always do
-   Lead coordination meetings, sometimes solo
-   Mentor our Fire Protection Designer I team members when they've got questions
-   Be a go to resource for our Sprinkler Fitters in the field

**Our Culture**

We believe in being humble, hungry, and smart, not as a poster on the wall, but as how we actually work. Humble enough to ask questions and take feedback. Hungry enough to push for the next challenge. Smart enough to read a room and know how to work well with people.

Our core values guide everything we do:

-   Customer Focused
-   Excellence
-   Family
-   Forward Thinking
-   Giving Back
-   Work Hard, Play Hard

## Requirements

-   An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Design, Architectural Design, Mechanical Design, Interior Design, or a related field (not required if your experience speaks for itself)
-   1 to 3 years of fire protection system design experience minimum
-   Eligibility to work in the United States
-   NICET Level II certification, or a willingness to obtain it while employed in the role, is a plus
-   A working knowledge of NFPA standards, building and fire codes, and building materials is a plus
-   Hands-on experience with HydraCAD, HydraCALC, and HydraLIST is a plus
-   Experience working with Project Managers on estimates is a plus
-   Experience supporting Sprinkler Fitters in the field is a plus
-   Experience leading coordination meetings is a plus

## Benefits

-   Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
-   Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
-   Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
-   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
-   Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
-   Short Term & Long Term Disability
-   Training & Development
-   Wellness Resources

## Apply

[Apply at Dave Jones LLC](https://apply.workable.com/dave-jones-llc/j/ECA5371AC9/apply)

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