Mechanical Engineering Designer (Fire Protection)

Overview

Core States Group designs, builds, and manages programs and projects across North America and has been recognized on top lists throughout the architecture, engineering, and construction (A / E / C) industry. Established in 1999, the company offers integrated solutions with seamless continuity, and many of the world's most notable brands count on Core States Group to deliver speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design. With 23 offices across the United States and Canada, Core States Group is an industry powerhouse that drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Tribal, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more.

Summary Of Position

The Mechanical Engineering Designer (Fire Protection) , supporting our Architecture and Engineering business unit, is responsible for designing and drafting fire protection projects under the guidance of Fire Protection Engineers / Project Managers. Scope of design to include : hydraulic calculations, seismic bracing calculations, preparing fire protection schematics, system layouts, and detailed drawings. As part of a multi-disciplined firm, he / she will be coordinating with Site / Civil Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Structural Engineers, Architects, and Construction Project Managers. He / she will be responsible for the production of fire protection engineering construction documents while adhering to client requirements, code requirements and site adjustments.

Who You Are

You demonstrate strong communication and enjoy fostering strong relationships. You proactively seek opportunities to improve processes which offer better ideas, thus supporting innovation. You align with business objectives. You want to be part of a strong culture that is built upon respect and teamwork. You are professional, accountable and commit to learning. You align with our Core Values of : Integrity, Service, Excellence, Innovation, Inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design tasks and review shop drawings for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Prepare or modify fire protection reports, plans and designs for projects.
• Communicate with clients as needed for the development and coordination of requirements and scope of work.
• Occasionally visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.
• Conduct site feasibility research and site visit investigations. Generate reports and recommendations based on findings.
• Assist in maintaining task budgets, coordinate and assist with addendums, RFIs, and change orders.
• Assist in coordinating the work of a multi-disciplined team throughout the design development and contract document phases of a project.

Qualifications

Team

You will report to the Director of Fire Protection and work alongside other engineers and designers.

Work Location

This is a hybrid role that can be based out of one of the following offices : Bentonville, AR; Farmers Branch, TX; Minneapolis, MN; Naperville, IL; Ontario, CA; Somerville, NJ; or Tampa, FL offices. There is some travel 1-2 times a month across the U.S. for site visits. Most trips are no more than 1 night.

Benefits

Note

Please do not be concerned if you do not meet every requirement. At Core States we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

This position will remain open until it is filled.

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