Junior Fire Sprinkler Designer

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The Junior Fire Sprinkler Designer will design and prepare layout drawings for fire sprinkler systems in commercial industrial and / or residential settings. This entry-level role is ideal for individuals looking to start or grow their career in fire protection design. You will assist in creating accurate sprinkler system layouts hydraulic calculations and compliance documentation under the guidance of senior designers and managers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Apply fire protection codes and standards to the design of fire sprinkler systems water supplies pumps standpipes foam systems and water storage tanks.

Read and interpret Architectural Structural and MEP blueprints / PDFs technical drawings schematics and computer-generated reports.

Perform preliminary and advanced work in development of working layouts and final master drawings.

Confer with engineers / consultants or other personnel to layout a code-compliant fire sprinkler system.

Coordinate and monitor aspects of production including fabrication installation issues and inspection comments.

Design automatic fire sprinkler systems standpipe systems fire pumps and underground systems

Perform and analyze hydraulic calculations plot plans and stock-list / fabricate material for the job site.

Assist with the preparation of proposal documents technical data such as test procedures reports maintenance manuals etc.

Ensure designs comply with applicable codes (NFPA local / state fire codes building codes).

Required to provide information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone in written form email and / or in person.

Analyze information and evaluate the results to solve problems and choose cost effective and material efficient solutions.

Walk sites for site surveys where there may be long periods of standing as well as climbing and descending of ladders / steps

Other duties as assigned by management.

Education / Qualifications :

High school diploma or equivalent; Associates or Bachelors degree in engineering drafting or related field is preferred.

2 years of experience in AutoCad.

Experience using Microsoft Office and computer aided design (CAD) software Autodesk AutoCAD; Autodesk Revit; Autodesk Navisworks; AutoSPRINK BIM 360.

Basic understanding of mathematics and physics relevant to design and hydraulics.

NICET certification (Level II or higher) in Water-Based Systems Layout is preferred.

Other Duties :

Adheres to the Code of Conduct Confidentiality Agreement and Company Safety Policy.

Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements :

Job duties could require walking and standing for long periods of time climbing and descending ladders / steps for site surveys.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands or arms stoop kneel crouch or crawl and is occasionally required to lift and / or move heavy objects.

The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions : balancing climbing grasping hearing mental acuity pulling pushing repetitive motion speaking talking and visual acuity.

Pay Rate :

$25.00 - $30.00 / hour DOE

Benefits and Perks : Excellent pay

Medical dental vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience :

Junior IC

Key Skills

Hardware & Networking,Food & Beverage,Field,Inventory Management,Back Office

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 25 - 30