Fire Sprinkler Designer

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This position is responsible for designing and developing sprinkler systems to prevent or aid fires. Their responsibilities revolve around performing research and analysis, utilizing feedback from customers and other experts, producing prototypes or samples, and coordinating with engineers and technicians. Furthermore, a fire sprinkler designer may design upgrades and enhancements, create testing structures, take part in installing and repairing systems, and conduct regular maintenance checks to ensure the fire sprinkler systems' quality and efficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret “Architectural, Structural, and MEP blueprints/PDF’s, 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..

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years Experience in fire sprinkler design and AutoCad is preferred.

• Certification: Must have at least a minimum of a NICET II in Water-Based Systems Layout.

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

• Must have good communication skills, be reliable, multi-task, and have an ability to problem solve complex issues. Will be required to provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, email, and/or in person.

• Must be able to analyze information and evaluate the results to problem solve and choose cost effective and material efficient solutions.

• Will be required to observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.

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

• On the job training is available and required

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred

Other Requirements:

Job duties could require walking and standing for long periods of time, climbing and descending ladders/steps for site surveys.- NICET II in Water-Based Systems Layout

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)

Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer