Designer

For over 25 years, Quick Response Fire Protection has proudly provided the design, installation, maintenance, inspections and repairs of fire protection systems within the tri‑state area. Along the way, Quick Response has grown to become the largest provider of fire protection systems in the state of New Jersey, providing fire protection services to all industries and property types. Due to continued growth, we are currently seeking candidates for a Designer at our office in Freehold, NJ. Designers are responsible for the accurate design and layout of fire protection systems. This includes limited project management tasks and coordination with other building construction trades. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Reads and interprets construction documents such as drawings, specifications, project manuals, and project schedules Prepares fire protection shop drawings, requests for information, material data submittals, hydraulic calculations, field installation drawings, as‑built drawings, and operations and maintenance manuals in compliance with fire protection codes and standards Prepares material lists for fire protection system components for installation (including pre‑fabrication lists) Surveys new and existing buildings and fire sprinkler systems for accurate designs Works closely with the design manager, project managers, superintendents, and foremen to provide deliverables in an efficient and effective manner Minimum Qualifications Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Moderate math and computer skills Time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills Education and/or Experience High school diploma / GED required 2+ years of fire sprinkler design experience preferred AutoSPRINK experience preferred Degree in Computer‑Aided Design, Construction Management, Project Management Engineering, Fire Science, or a related field preferred Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid driver's license required NICET Certification (Water‑based systems layout) and/or NFPA Certification (Water‑based system professional) preferred Physical Demands and Work Environment Construction job sites – moderate to heavy noise, uneven ground, may be subject to heights Ability to maneuver in restricted, poorly lit spaces Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times May be required to climb ladders up to 12 feet Depth perception (three‑dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships) Salary Range $60,000-$90,000 dependent on experience Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre‑employment drug screening and background check. #J-18808-Ljbffr