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Mechanical Engineering Designer (Fire Protection)

Core States Group

The Role

Overview

Designs fire protection systems, performs calculations, and creates construction documents.

Key Responsibilities

  • site feasibility
  • design review
  • fire protection
  • team coordination
  • budget management
  • client communication

Tasks

-Conduct site feasibility research and site visit investigations. Generate reports and recommendations based on findings. -Assist with design tasks and review shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications. -Occasionally visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. -Prepare or modify fire protection reports, plans and designs for projects. -Assist in coordinating the work of a multi-disciplined team throughout the design development and contract document phases of a project. -Assist in maintaining task budgets, coordinate and assist with addendums, RFIs, and change orders. -Communicate with clients as needed for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work.

Requirements

  • mechanical eng
  • hydracad
  • autosprink
  • autocad
  • revit
  • fire codes

What You Bring

-B.S. Mechanical Engineering, other relevant field of engineering or equivalent experience in the field -HydraCAD/AutoSprink experience is required. -Software: Experience in AutoCAD, REVIT and MS Office required -Fire alarm design experience is a plus. -Knowledge of building and fire codes (IBC, NFPA, etc.) -2-5 years' experience with fire protection design for commercial projects such as retail or restaurants

Benefits

-PERKS – Team wellness challenges, Costco membership reimbursement, half-day Fridays during summer months + much more! -WORK-LIFE BALANCE – A flexible work environment that supports a healthy work-life balance, whether you’re in the office, working remotely, or somewhere in between. -PAID PARENTAL LEAVE – Four weeks of fully paid parental leave to give you time to bond with your new addition and support your growing family. -HEALTHCARE – Excellent health benefits, life insurance options, and supplemental benefit options, giving you the flexibility to choose the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle. -TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – Advance your education with support! We offer tuition reimbursement to support your learning journey. -COMPENSATION – Competitive wages and bonus programs -VACATION – Generous PTO time to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. -RETIREMENT – We offer a great 401(k) match to help you invest in your future and grow your retirement savings with confidence.

The Company

About Core States Group

-Financials reflect steady expansion through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions like Bernardon and Barghausen. -Typical projects range from convenience stores and bank branches to multifamily housing, fueling stations and EV infrastructure. -They specialize across sectors including Energy, Retail, Restaurant, Financial, Industrial, Education, Housing for aging, Mixed use, Multi unit and Corporate. -They’ve launched Core States Energy, offering EPC services for EV charging, solar, battery storage, fuel cells and distributed generation.

Sector Specialisms

Architecture

Interior Design

Experiential Design + Branding

FF&E Procurement

Placemaking + Urbanism

Civil Engineering

MEP Engineering

Power Systems Engineering

Energy

Program Management

Construction Programs

Permitting