Fire Protection Designer - Aviation & Federal (Minneapolis)

Overview

Create fire protection, alarm, and life safety design documents using Revit & AutoCAD.

Key Responsibilities

• fire alarm layout
• sprinkler layout
• hydraulic calculations
• discipline coordination
• 2d/3d drawings
• design review

Tasks

-Layout of fire alarm systems. -Assisting engineers in design development. -Layout of sprinkler systems. -Performing hydraulic calculations. -Coordinating with other disciplines. -Producing floor plans, one-line diagrams, riser diagrams, and details. -Reviewing design drawings for quality. -Producing 2D and 3D drawings and models.

Requirements

• revit
• autocad
• nicet
• bim coordination
• hydratec
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Ability to prioritize work assignments in a fast-paced environment. -NICET certification in Fire Alarm Systems, Water-Based Fire Protection Systems Layout, and Special Hazard Systems is desirable. -Ability to quickly learn new design and calculation software. -Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field with a minimum two years of experience with Revit or associate’s degree in drafting technology with a minimum of three years of experience with Revit. -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. -Ability to work collaboratively with individuals at all levels in in a multi-discipline team environment. -Experience with Hydratec, SprinkCAD, or other sprinkler design programs is desirable. -Experience with fire protection or fire alarm is desirable. -Experience with Microstation is desirable. -Proficient with Revit and AutoCAD. -BIM coordination experience is desirable. -Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

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About Burns & Mcdonnell

-The firm grew steadily from municipal roots, evolving into a global design‑build leader with integrated engineering, architecture, and construction services. -Headquartered in Kansas City, it has expanded its operations to more than 75 offices worldwide, including locations in the US, Canada, UK, UAE, India, and the Middle East. -It specializes in sectors such as water, power, transportation, aviation, manufacturing, and oil & gas, undertaking projects ranging from airports to chemical facilities. -Its full‑service model encompasses consulting, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning, ensuring seamless project delivery from concept to operation. -The company is 100% employee‑owned, following a significant employee buyout in the 1980s that redefined its trajectory.

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