Fire Sprinkler Designer

Description

• Design automatic fire sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, and underground systems
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
• Assist with the preparation of proposal documents, technical data such as test procedures, reports, maintenance manuals, etc.
• Perform and analyze hydraulic calculations, plot plans, and stock-list/fabricate material for the job site.
• Perform preliminary and advanced work in development of working layouts and final master drawings.
• Read and interpret Architectural, Structural, and MEP blueprints/PDF’s, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Apply fire protection codes and standards to the design of fire sprinkler systems, water supplies, pumps, standpipes, foam systems, and water storage tanks.
• Required to provide information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, email, and/or in person.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes (NFPA, local/state fire codes, building codes).
• Walk sites for site surveys where there may be long periods of standing as well as climbing and descending of ladders/steps
• Confer with engineers/consultants or other personnel to layout a code-compliant fire sprinkler system.
• Analyze information and evaluate the results to solve problems and choose cost effective and material efficient solutions.
• Coordinate and monitor aspects of production, including fabrication, installation issues, and inspection comments.

Requirements

• Experience using Microsoft Office and computer aided design (CAD) software — Autodesk AutoCAD; Autodesk Revit; Autodesk Navisworks; AutoSPRINK, BIM 360.
• Basic understanding of mathematics and physics, relevant to design and hydraulics.
• Job duties could require walking and standing for long periods of time, climbing and descending ladders/steps for site surveys.
• 5 plus years of experience in fire sprinkler design and AutoCad.
• NICET certification (Level 3 or higher) in Water-Based Systems Layout is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, drafting or related field is preferred.
• The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Benefits

• 401K with employer match
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Company paid life insurance
• Excellent pay
• Company paid short-term disability
• Medical, dental, vision
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees
• Training and Career Development
• Paid vacation and company holidays

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance