Fire Sprinkler Designer

About Us

When reliability is a must, Independence Fire Sprinkler is the partner you can trust. With over 70 years of combined industry expertise, our team is fully equipped to handle all of your Fire & Life Safety needs. Conveniently located just minutes from PHL airport, our commitment to safeguarding lives and protecting properties has earned us the reputation as the leading Fire Solutions Provider in the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware Valley.

At Independence we take pride in customer satisfaction and building quality relationships. We are dedicated to making a difference and are looking for an experienced Fire Sprinkler Designer who shares our values to be part of our exceptional team. If you are an experienced Designer who is committed to improving safety and making a positive impact, this is the opportunity for you!

Job Summary :

The AutoCAD Designer in the Fire Sprinkler department will create sprinkler design drawings and track submittals and approvals. The position works in a team environment to provide technical support to the technicians and project managers throughout the delivery cycle. The role requires a strong understanding of the customer's needs and expectations and is able to provide day-to-day direction and make appropriate changes in customer requirements as needed. The position performs a vital part in enhancing the Company's footprint and has the capability to contribute to the strength and sustainable growth of Independence Fire.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Reviews construction contract documents and coordinates with Subcontractors and General Contractor / Owner to gather the required information to design the projects sprinkler systems.
• Determines construction feasibility of plans and systems through effective analytical thinking and problem solving
• Creates detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD
• Creates stock list for all materials required throughout the project
• Performs hydraulic calculation
• Coordinates pipe and sprinkler locations with building components
• Performs field surveys
• Attends project specific meetings
• Maintains designs and historical records for all functions for future use
• Monitors and manages all assigned projects to comply with safety, quality, productivity and profitability requirements
• Complete all field check stage of the project
• Ensures work complies with codes and permits
• Interacts productively with colleagues to address and handle challenging situations in a professional manner
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and general public
• Helps to identify continuous improvement in processes and offers solutions to promote efficiency
• Adheres to all company employment policies and safe practices

Experience / Training / Education :

Job Type :

Full-time, on-site, Monday - Friday

40 hours a week

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Independence Fire, we believe in investing in our employees' success. Here's what you can expect :

We Value All Experiences

We understand that no candidate is perfectly qualified for any job. Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. Even more important than your resume is a clear demonstration of dedication, impact, and the ability to thrive in a fluid and collaborative environment. We want you to learn new things in this role and encourage you to apply if your experience is close to what we're looking for.

We also know that diversity of background and thought makes for better problem-solving and more creative thinking, so we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Independence Fire, a Guardian Fire Services Company, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Independence Fire is committed to an inclusive experience for all applicants and will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations in the interview process, to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that values expertise, innovation, and growth, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the Independence Fire team.