Designer I

POSITION SUMMARY

You'll be able to see your design efforts come to life from design to build to install by assisting in the design of Fire Suppression, Fire Detection systems, and in Life Safety Code Analysis. You'll be a key part of our Fire Protection team and will have the ability to learn and grow in a fulfilling career with us.

What you’ll do :

Assist senior designers and engineers in fire suppression and detection system design tasks

Assist in creation of calculations, drawings and specifications related to fire suppression and detection systems

Assist in coordinating all aspects of the project design with project management, architects and other trades through the completion phase of a project

Perform and review CAD and REVIT drafting work, calculations, fabrication reports, cut-sheets and field prints - learn and use Autosprink and HydraCAD

Learn and apply applicable codes, specifications and criteria required to support the design of multiple projects

Examine field conditions, conceptual and construction documents to develop a constructible system

Complete calculations, drawings and specifications related to fire suppression and detection systems for small projects

Oversee entire lifecycle of small to large projects as it pertains to fire protection including layout, permit procurement, field surveys, coordination, creation of fabrication lists, answering and assist with field generated questions, RFI creation, and as-builts.

What you’ll need to be successful :

Ability to self QC drawings prior to submitting to peer review

Able to perform calculations and lists on projects

Estimate design hours for projects

Provide basic information to develop change orders / RFIs

Takes responsibility for meeting deliverable deadlines

Able to competently and accurately decipher contract drawings, calculations, and specifications

Able to competently and effectively coordinate projects

Works under direct supervision for larger projects

Competent in basic computer skills include CAD and Microsoft Office products

Works under general supervision for smaller projects

Ability to learn design software platforms including : AutoSprink, HydraCAD, AutoCad, NAVIS, and REVIT.

What you bring to the table :

High School Diploma required, Associate’s degree or higher desired

1-3+ years experience in related field.

Fire Protection helper, journeyman, or apprentice experienced preferred

NICET I minimum preferred

YOU Matter

PEOPLE FIRST : BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels.

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you! At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job. We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued.

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then

JOIN

our team and become a part of an organization that values

PEOPLE

SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY.

Benefits :

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family :

401(k) Plan with

50% Company Match

(no cap) and immediate 100% vesting

Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee

Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance

Disability Income Protection Insurance

Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care)

Holidays / Vacation / Personal Time / Life Events Leave

Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses

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Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an

Equal Opportunity Employer

and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

• All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks.

We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time

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