Fire Sprinkler Designer

Description

• Participate in design kick off meetings.
• With assistance from the Design Manager, a Senior Sprinkler Designer, or others, prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials for job.
• With assistance from the Design Manager, a Senior Sprinkler Designer, or others, perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure.
• Prepare and submit final job close-out documents after final acceptance testing.
• Participate in coordination meetings with contractor.
• 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 design.
• Prepare submittal packages to send to (AHJ) Authority Having Jurisdiction and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.
• Assist field personnel with design related installation issues.
• Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes.
• Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner.

Requirements

• 1-2 years’ experience as sprinkler designer, required.
• Must be able to comply with SFP’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
• Employee must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.
• Familiarity with HydraCad, SprinkCAD and/or other CAD software, preferred.
• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
• Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required.
• Understand and follow SFP’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures.
• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• NICET II or NICET III and/or state required certification required. Equivalent experience will be considered assuming individual pursues NICET education.
• Construction experience, Mechanical aptitude, basic and advanced math skills, required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.

Benefits

• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Insurance
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance