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Freelance Fire Sprinkler Design Jobs in Reno, NV

Desert Fire Protection

Fire Sprinkler Designer

Reno, NV · On-site

Three years' experience in fire sprinkler suppression design work and systems. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * Responsibilities include producing accurate and effective construction plans for the purpose of ...

Everus Communications

Fire Sprinkler Designer

Reno, NV · On-site

Three years' experience in fire sprinkler suppression design work and systems. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * Responsibilities include producing accurate and effective construction plans for the purpose of ...

Pride Electric, Inc.

Fire Sprinkler Designer

Reno, NV · On-site

Three years' experience in fire sprinkler suppression design work and systems. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * Responsibilities include producing accurate and effective construction plans for the purpose of ...

EMCOR Group Inc

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.

Reno, NV · On-site

$55K/yr

Shambaugh is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer who will design Fire Protection Systems for all types of projects. You will design layouts using AutoCAD/HydraCAD and create hydraulic calculations and ...

EMCOR Group Inc

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.

Reno, NV · On-site

$55K - $95K/yr

Shambaugh is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer who will design Fire Protection Systems for all types of projects. You will design layouts using AutoCAD/HydraCAD and create hydraulic calculations and ...

EMCOR Group, Inc.

Design Project Manager

Reno, NV · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Job Summary Shambaugh is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer who will design Fire Protection Systems for all types of projects. You will design layouts using AutoCAD/HydraCAD and create hydraulic ...

Overhead Fire

Construction Sales/Estimator

Sparks, NV · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Minimum 3 years of experience in design or estimating in the fire sprinkler industry Familiarity with and ability to read, interpret, and apply NFPA and ICC Code Proficient in Microsoft Office Word ...

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.

Design Project Manager

Reno, NV · On-site

$55K - $95K/yr

Job Summary Shambaugh is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer who will design Fire Protection Systems for all types of projects. You will design layouts using AutoCAD/HydraCAD and create hydraulic ...

Shambaugh & Son, L.P.

Design Project Manager

Reno, NV · On-site

$55K - $95K/yr

Job Summary Shambaugh is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer who will design Fire Protection Systems for all types of projects. You will design layouts using AutoCAD/HydraCAD and create hydraulic ...

Summit Fire & Security

Designer

Reno, NV

Design automatic sprinkler systems including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems using working knowledge of fire sprinkler codes. * Perform hydraulic calculations for each ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for freelance fire sprinkler design in Reno, NV is $66,504.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51,300.00 and $79,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Fire Sprinkler Design job openings in Reno, NV as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 95% Full Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% In-person, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,504 per year, or $32 per hour.

Fire Sprinkler Designer and Project Manager

Western States Fire Protection Company

Sparks, NV • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Western States Fire Protection rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5th of 37 rated health and safety providers

Job description

Western States Fire Protection (WSFP) and its subsidiaries are more than a company. We are a family of unique individuals committed to our purpose, our values, and each other and we believe in making our own luck, creating our own opportunities. WSFP accomplishes this by constantly innovating, finding ways to create new value and seizing new opportunities.
Protecting lives and property since 1985, WSFP and its subsidiaries specializes in Life Safety Systems. Our values are simple: integrity, quality, safety, professionalism, commitment.
What we offer:
  • Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistant Program
  • Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
  • 401(k) Plan - Matching up to 3%
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Profit Sharing Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Annual Discretionary Bonus
  • Employer Paid Life Insurance
  • Gym membership reimbursement

Fire Sprinkler Designer and Project Manager
This individual will design, coordinate, and project manage the fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. He or she will design and create the finished representation for the sprinkler systems using drawing and drafting skills and tools. The drawings produced will be used as a guide by every other link in the chain of construction, both on-site and in the office. This person will have responsibility for the initial planning of a project including scheduling of time, creating material stock listing, analyzing changes, and solving problems.
Job Responsibilities
  • Review construction contract documents and coordinate with sub-contractors and General Contractor/owner to gather the required information to design the project's sprinkler system
  • Through use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities
  • Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD, AutoSprink, or HydraCAD type programs
  • Create stock list for all material required throughout the project
  • Perform hydraulic calculations
  • Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work
  • Maintain design historical records and historical records for all functions for future use
  • Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure company is meeting customers' expectations
  • Coordinate with other departments within office to ensure proper handover of job information
  • Conduct long range project planning and scheduling
  • Monitor and manage projects to comply with safety, quality, productivity, and profitability requirements
  • Directly manage field labor force of assigned project to assure maximum productivity
  • Track employee hours and crew mix rates for each project
  • Ensure proper staffing is in place on each project
  • Identify changes in projects that impact cost, schedule, or labor requirements
  • Make sure change orders/change estimates are completed in timely manner
  • Monitor project billings for accuracy and maintenance of a positive cash flow
  • Continually monitor progress of projects; review reports to ensure compliance with schedule and budgetary guidelines
  • Assist/lead during field check stage of the project
  • Forecast future manpower requirements
  • Oversee work of subcontractors
  • Ensure work complies with codes and permits
  • Administer construction contracts, approve work quality and payment requests
  • Report to owner and general contractor about progress and any necessary modifications required
  • Recommend improvements in project management procedures and overall company business practices

Job Qualifications
  • Construction Management degree or applicable other degree from a technical school or college
  • Preference of at least two (2) years of fire sprinkler design and project management experience
  • NICET certification required. Either "In Training", or NICET Level I, II, III, or IV certified
  • Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD, AutoSprink, HydraCAD, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software
  • Proven ability and track record of performing work in a timely manner and meeting deadlines
  • Position requires a minimum of three (3) years of fire sprinkler design and project management experience
  • Supervisory experience is a plus
  • Detail-oriented and skilled in free hand and mechanical lettering and drawings
  • Willing to coordinate and work well with others
  • Possess excellent a communication skills-written and verbal
  • Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, background, and reference check

Physical Requirements
  • Ability to lift to 50lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Regular bending, reaching, climbing and walking

All qualified applicants with Western States Fire Protection Company will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin or status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran.
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