Fire Sprinkler Designer

Overview

The Fire Sprinkler Designer will design and prepare layout drawings for fire sprinkler systems in commercial, industrial and/or residential settings. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of fire protection codes, hydraulic calculations and CAD software. The Fire Sprinkler Designer will work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors and other partners to ensure all systems meet safety standards and client requirements.

• Apply fire protection codes and standards to the design of fire sprinkler systems, water supplies, pumps, standpipes, foam systems, and water storage tanks.
• Read and interpret Architectural, Structural, and MEP blueprints/PDFs, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Develop working layouts and final master drawings, including preliminary and advanced design work.
• Confer with engineers/consultants or other personnel to layout a code-compliant fire sprinkler system.
• Coordinate and monitor aspects of production, including fabrication, installation issues, and inspection comments.
• Design automatic fire sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, and underground systems.
• Perform and analyze hydraulic calculations, plot plans, and prepare material lists for the job site.
• Assist with the preparation of proposal documents and technical data such as test procedures, reports, and maintenance manuals.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes (NFPA, local/state fire codes, building codes).
• Provide information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, email, and/or in person.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to solve problems and choose cost-effective and material-efficient solutions.
• Walk sites for site surveys where there may be long periods of standing and climbing/descending ladders.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or equivalent;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, drafting or related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in fire sprinkler design and AutoCAD.
• 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 related to design and hydraulics.
• NICET certification (Level II or higher) in Water-Based Systems Layout is preferred.

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Job duties may require walking and standing for long periods, and climbing/descending ladders for site surveys.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and occasionally lift and/or move heavy objects.
• Required abilities include balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, and visual acuity.

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

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Seniority level:
  Mid-Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Public Safety

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