Fire Sprinkler Designer
Minneapolis, MNFull-time$34–45/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
J. F. Ahern Co. is hiring a Fire Sprinkler Designer in Minneapolis to design automatic sprinkler systems for fire protection projects. The role includes field surveys, hydraulic calculations, permit drawings, 3D BIM coordination, stock lists, timeline coordination, and project close-out documentation. Candidates with more experience may receive higher-level projects and help mentor less experienced designers. The posting describes hybrid and flexible schedules and lists an estimated hourly compensation range plus bonus.
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Looking for a company that values your skills, respects your contributions, and gives you the tools to thrive?
With more than 145 years as a family-owned business, we've built a reputation as one of the best mechanical and fire protection contractors in the country. We pride ourselves on delivering unmatched quality and innovation while providing you with job stability, opportunities for career progression, and support. We have an exciting opportunity for aFire Sprinkler Designer located in Minneapolis, MN.
How you will contribute:
This is a great opportunity to showcase your design skills while playing a key role on various fire protection sprinkler system projects. As a Designer, you will exercise your attention to detail while designing automatic sprinkler systems using AutoCAD and AutoSprink. In conjunction with a Sales Project Manager, you will plan, organize and execute projects through activities such as; on-site field surveys, generating hydraulic calculations, submitting drawings to obtain the required building permits, 3D BIM coordination using NavisWorks, preparing stock lists, ensuring the projects adhere to the proposed timeline, and preparing project close-out, operation and maintenance documents. Candidates with more experience will be given higher-level projects as well as help mentor Designers with less experience.
What you need to qualify:
Ahern will help make the most of your degree in a design/drafting-related program. Candidates with related design experience are welcomed applicants who would be given higher-level projects. AutoSprink experience preferred. Being proficient in AutoCAD, mathematically and technically inclined to learn industry-specific software and codes will be essential. You can stand out above other candidates by demonstrating the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment. A commitment to providing exceptional customer service, maintaining cutting-edge industry knowledge and being able to execute tasks with a great amount of detail will be crucial. If you are ready to demonstrate this expertise, Ahern wants you!
What's in it for you?
At Ahern, we understand that life is more than just work - and we're committed to supporting our employees in every aspect of their lives. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to give you the flexibility, security, and support you need to thrive - at work and at home.
Here's how we stand out from the rest:
Top-Tier Benefits: Our 401(k) match and health benefits rank in the top 20% nationwide
Incentives: A significant portion of our profits is shared with employees through bonus programs
Generous PTO with the opportunity to buy additional time off
Paid Parental Leave: Supporting you at every life stage with paid maternity and paternity leave
Mental Health Resources: Free, full-service mental health care for you and your family
Wellness Programs: Access on-site fitness centers, personal development funds, and more
Professional Growth: Take advantage of education assistance, training programs, and development opportunities to advance your career
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy hybrid and flexible schedules to fit your needs
By joining Ahern, you'll gain the stability of a company that's been a leader in the industry since 1880, the pride of doing meaningful work, and the support of a team dedicated to your success. Don't settle for just any job-experience what it's like to work for the best!
Estimated Compensation: $34 - $45 /hr plus bonus. Final offers are based on education, experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
Ahern is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
Ahern is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages veterans, women, minorities, and disabled to apply.
Minimum Education Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Experience Required
None
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$11.41 / Hourly
Postal Code
55441
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
1400277200
Job Benefits
Not specified
How this job compares
Set against the 2,202 open Designer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$34–45/hr
- Minnesota median$20/hr28 hourly ranges
- US median$23/hr366 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $39.50/hr, is 100% above the Minnesota median midpoint ($20/hr) — in the top quarter of Designer hourly ranges in Minnesota.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 59 open Designer jobs in Minnesota and 2,202 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Minnesota
- Home Depot13 open
- Accenture4 open
- Target4 open
- Experience
- Designer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 8 years (1,209 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 774 of the 2,202 open Designer jobs (35%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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