Project Designer Jobs in Phoenix, AZ
Project Designer jobs in Phoenix are in strong demand, concentrated in Downtown Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale across architecture, interior design, and engineering sectors. Employers actively hiring include Shepley Bulfinch, Corgan, and Stantec. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Description:
Use CAD equipment to prepare routine layouts of fire sprinkler systems, detail drawings, assembly drawings, sketches, and diagrams. Details to include all views and dimensions necessary for efficient field installation. Prepare submittals, obtain permits, and meet project schedules. Make decisions of average complexity and refer questions/problems to senior level designers and/or management. Demonstrate a solid understanding of design/drafting techniques, familiarity with fire sprinkler terminology, mechanical aptitude, and ability to complete basic mathematical calculations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Design Responsibilities:
- Develop shop drawings, hydraulic calculations, and stock lists with a focus on applicable NFPA/local/state code compliance, project specifications/contract documents, and efficient and cost effective field installation.
- Complete accurate field surveys when needed.
- Coordinate shop drawings with the MEP team and General Contractor utilizing NavisWorks.
- Develop submittal packages for AHJ, Contractors, etc. Obtain all required approvals.
Project Management Responsibilities:
- Purchase material, review draft change orders, generate RFIs, prepare and maintain project schedules.
- Communicate with field personnel, AHJ’s, customers, sales reps, and field superintendents.
- Retain full project responsibility for approvals, material procurement, coordination, and schedule.
- Attend all project related meetings.
- Perform other job duties as assigned/required.
Key Skills and Capabilities:
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents (drawings, specifications, ASIs, etc.).
- Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude .
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel), AutoCAD, and Fire Sprinkler Design software (e.g. AutoSprings, HydraCAD etc.).
- Working knowledge of hydraulic calculations, stocklisting, project design, and project management.
- Practical experience designing Wet, Dry, and Pre Action Sprinkler Systems for installation.
- Familiarity with general construction practices and terms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Organized, detail oriented, self starter able to operate in a team environment.
- Working knowledge of NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, 14, 20, and associated Codes/Standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3 - 5 years experience in Fire Protection Design.
- Must have experience working with AutoCad & Fire Sprinkler Design Software
- Experience with Revit, NavisWorks, and AutoSprink a plus.
- NICET II (or ability to attain within 6 months).
Pay: $72,000.00 - $93,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Job Description:
Use CAD equipment to prepare routine layouts of fire sprinkler systems, detail drawings, assembly drawings, sketches, and diagrams. Details to include all views and dimensions necessary for efficient field installation. Prepare submittals, obtain permits, and meet project schedules. Make decisions of average complexity and refer questions/problems to senior level designers and/or management. Demonstrate a solid understanding of design/drafting techniques, familiarity with fire sprinkler terminology, mechanical aptitude, and ability to complete basic mathematical calculations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Design Responsibilities:
- Develop shop drawings, hydraulic calculations, and stock lists with a focus on applicable NFPA/local/state code compliance, project specifications/contract documents, and efficient and cost effective field installation.
- Complete accurate field surveys when needed.
- Coordinate shop drawings with the MEP team and General Contractor utilizing NavisWorks.
- Develop submittal packages for AHJ, Contractors, etc. Obtain all required approvals.
Project Management Responsibilities:
- Purchase material, review draft change orders, generate RFIs, prepare and maintain project schedules.
- Communicate with field personnel, AHJ’s, customers, sales reps, and field superintendents.
- Retain full project responsibility for approvals, material procurement, coordination, and schedule.
- Attend all project related meetings.
- Perform other job duties as assigned/required.
Key Skills and Capabilities:
- Ability to read and interpret construction documents (drawings, specifications, ASIs, etc.).
- Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude .
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel), AutoCAD, and Fire Sprinkler Design software (e.g. AutoSprings, HydraCAD etc.).
- Working knowledge of hydraulic calculations, stocklisting, project design, and project management.
- Practical experience designing Wet, Dry, and Pre Action Sprinkler Systems for installation.
- Familiarity with general construction practices and terms.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Organized, detail oriented, self starter able to operate in a team environment.
- Working knowledge of NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, 14, 20, and associated Codes/Standards.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 3 - 5 years experience in Fire Protection Design.
- Must have experience working with AutoCad & Fire Sprinkler Design Software
- Experience with Revit, NavisWorks, and AutoSprink a plus.
- NICET II (or ability to attain within 6 months).
Pay: $72,000.00 - $93,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Project Designer Jobs in Phoenix: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a project designer job in Phoenix?
Start by targeting the architecture firms, commercial interiors studios, and engineering consultancies clustered in Downtown Phoenix and along the Tempe and Scottsdale corridors. Firms working on Phoenix's ongoing commercial development, hospitality renovations, and healthcare campus projects hire project designers regularly. A portfolio showing relevant built work in the Southwest, familiarity with desert climate design considerations, and AutoCAD or Revit proficiency gives you a real edge in this market.
Which companies hire project designers in Phoenix?
Phoenix project designer roles are posted by Shepley Bulfinch, Corgan, and Stantec and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. The Phoenix market includes a mix of large multi-disciplinary firms, regional architecture and interior design studios, and commercial real estate developers with in-house design teams.
Are there remote project designer jobs in Phoenix?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on the role. Project design work that involves site visits, client walkthroughs, or hands-on construction coordination is typically on-site, while schematic design, documentation, and coordination tasks can run remotely. About 33% of project designer openings tied to Phoenix are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with the most flexibility found in roles focused on design development and specifications rather than active site management.
How can I get a project designer job in Phoenix with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Phoenix is through junior designer or design coordinator roles at mid-size architecture and interiors firms that handle commercial fit-outs, hospitality, or healthcare projects. Phoenix-area firms working on the city's sustained development pipeline often hire emerging designers for document production and design support. Building a portfolio with student or volunteer projects, getting comfortable with Revit and Adobe Creative Suite, and connecting with the Phoenix chapter of AIA or IIDA strengthens a local candidacy.
Which industries hire the most project designers in Phoenix?
Phoenix project designer roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Insurance, and Consumer Goods, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Phoenix's sustained commercial construction activity, growth in healthcare campuses, and expansion of hospitality and mixed-use developments across the metro keep demand for project designers steady across these sectors.
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