Design Engineer - Fire Sprinkler

Location: Valparaiso, IN

Job : 762

# of Openings: 1

• Design Engineer sprinkler systems to code for all types of new commercial construction projects
• Review construction documents and understand the scope of work.
• Prepare detailed working fire sprinkler system drawings in accordance with contract documents.
• Develop a working knowledge of the latest codes, standards, materials, and methods of design.
• Coordinate piping location with other trades, perform field surveys, and attend project meetings as required.
• Assist with preparing job status reports weekly and maintaining job files in accordance with company standards.
• Use standard symbols, location of notes, and details as required.
• Develop a working knowledge of AutoCAD and Hydra
  
  CAD programs.
• Develop a thorough understanding of hydraulic calculations and stock listing procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Oral Communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Written Communication - edits work for spelling and grammar and can read and interpret written information
• Planning/Organizing - prioritizes and plans work activities and uses time efficiently
• Quality - demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality
• Adaptability - adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and can deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
• Dependability - consistently at work and on time, follow instructions, responds to management direction, and solicits feedback to improve performance
• Safety - observes safety procedures and uses equipment and materials properly

• Minimum of an Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience and/or training
• Strong math skills, mechanical aptitude, and the ability to read blueprints
• High skill level in PC usage and associated software
• Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills

• Work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Process work with accuracy and perform multiple tasks simultaneously