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Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SPECIFICATION

Position : Fire Protection Designer

Department : Commercial, Institutional & Architects

Reporting Relationship : Fire Protection Engineer / Design Manager

COMPANY BACKGROUND

KFI Engineers is a recognized industry leader in facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered.

Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with numerous regional offices throughout the United States, and a team of hundreds of professionals, we offer opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client. For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit www.kfi-eng.com.

POSITION OVERVIEW & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Fire Protection Designer will be reporting to the Fire Protection Engineer / Design Manager and will be responsible for assisting in the design of fire protection systems, including performing hydraulic calculations and producing construction documents. The Fire Protection Designer will be able to provide design assistance in all aspects of fire protection systems design and engineering in accordance with established policies, standards, and procedures. This individual will also understand the building / fire codes and standards to be able to produce specifications and assist in studies on a variety of fire protection related applications.

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following :

• Prepare fire protection systems layout and detailed drawings to produce a complete set of construction drawings in accordance with applicable codes and standards.
• Assist in the preparation of contract specifications.
• Perform accurate design calculations including hydraulic calculations.
• Coordinate work with both internal and external stakeholders, providing technical support and work direction as needed.
• Review of fire protection contractor shop drawings.
• Perform field surveys and construction administration duties.
• Provide technical information and assistance to project engineer or project manager.
• Make recommendations as to the feasibility of certain systems or equipment and evaluate products for their applications.
• Coordinate system design with other disciplines, consultants, and utilities.
• Perform site surveys.
• Perform hydrant flow tests.
• Respond to RFI’s with the approval of the Project Manager.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

Preferred

Working Conditions

CORE BEHAVIORS

Accountable

Business Focus

Project Execution

Demonstrates Respect for Others

Team Player

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

KFI Engineers is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.