Fire Sprinkler Designer

Overview

Design fire sprinkler systems and prepare related drawings and calculations.

Key Responsibilities

• design coordination
• as-built drawings
• hydraulic calculations
• plan submittals
• sprinkler design
• installation drawings

Tasks

-Coordinate sprinkler design with existing structure and other MEP subcontractors -Prepare “as-built” drawings for in-house archive and client files -Perform hydraulic calculations for fire sprinkler systems -Compile and prepare plan submittals (shop drawings) and material submittals for review by architects, engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction -Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. -Design automatic fire sprinkler systems (wet, dry, foam, and fire pumps) utilizing AutoSprink and HydroCAD -For more senior level experienced designers, perform coaching and mentoring to more junior designers -Detail the design for fabrication and prepare installation drawings -Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. -Communicate with Sales, Estimating and other departments to optimize design efficiency for fabrication and installation of systems

Requirements

• autosprink
• hydrocad
• nicet ii
• fire design
• 5 years
• degree

What You Bring

-Sound organizational and time management skills, as well as strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills -Attention to detail to get the job done right the first time -Work productively and meet deadlines timely -interest and ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments. -Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. -Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity -Regular, reliable attendance -A minimum of 5 years experience in fire sprinkler design. (If non-degreed, must have a minimum of 8 years Fire sprinkler design experience). Experience with AutoSprink, or HydroCAD is required. -High level of self-discipline, motivation, and ability to operate in a team environment -NICET Level II is required (or in the process of completing) -Associates or Bachelors degree in Design and/or Drafting or Fire Protection or related field.

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About Aero Automatic Sprinkler Company

-During the late 1980s it secured major municipal and university projects, including ASU, Sky Harbor Airport, and Maricopa County. -Acquired by Kiewit in 2007, it became one of the Southwest’s largest fire sprinkler contractors. -Projects range from office complexes, hospitals and stadiums to warehouses, libraries and theaters. -Services span design, 3‑D modeling, code‑compliant fabrication, installation, inspection and ongoing maintenance.

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