Senior Fire Protection Designer

Job Description

This position is responsible for independent delivery of BIM and CAD design services for fire protection systems, such as Wet, Dry, and Pre-action, from conceptual design through construction completion with a proven track record of excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute fire sprinkler project design responsibilities independently, ensuring high-quality sizing and layout of piping systems and equipment.
• Perform complex hydraulic calculations and system layouts for both new construction and retrofit fire sprinkler projects.
• Utilize AutoCAD, AutoSPRINK, and BIM software to develop precise 2D and 3D models and drawings.
• Create accurate spool drawings with clear labeling and dimensions to facilitate construction feasibility and pre-fabrication.
• Conduct field engineering and site surveys to assist with trade coordination, scheduling, and real-time problem-solving.
• Manage the systems submittal and approval process in collaboration with project management and field staff.
• Oversee document management by processing trade partner backgrounds and maintaining files on network servers and share sites.
• Use Bluebeam and other markup tools to coordinate design changes and communicate constructability challenges to the project team.
• Ensure all deliverables meet ACCO BIM standards for quality and clarity before preparing packages for formal transmittal.
• Maintain project schedules and deadlines through effective time management and professional collaboration with all stakeholders.

Position Requirements (Work Experience, Skills, Licenses, etc.):

• Excellent understanding of fire protection fundamentals and constructability, system, and equipment types, building code and industry standards
• Proficient basic computer software skills (Windows Explorer, Word, Excel, Gmail)
• Advanced knowledge and/or experience with BIM software such as AutoCAD and AutoSPRINK

Education and Experience :

• Required :
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 8+ years of experience in a similar role
• Desired :
• Technical associate or bachelor's Degree preferred
• NICET II certification or higher preferred

ACCO

Competencies:

• Proactivity/Initiative :
  Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one's level/position and with minimal supervision.
• Perseverance :
  Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
• Motivation/Dedication :
  Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
• Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn :
  Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
• Insight :
  The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
• Engagement :
  Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
• People Skills :
  Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people's strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives.
• Communication :
  Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
• Teamwork :
  The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
• Big Picture :
  Understands and contributes to the organizations' short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
• Problem-Solver :
  Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives.
• Execution :
  Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
• Professionalism :
  Respectfully observes and…