Fire Sprinkler Designer - Livermore

Summary Uses CAD equipment to support the Engineering department by preparing routine layouts of fire sprinkler systems, detail drawings, assembly drawings, sketches, and diagrams. Details include all views and dimensions necessary for installation. Creates copies of drawings and maintains information regarding changes to the database. Makes simple decisions but refers most questions/problems to lead designers or chief engineer. Solid understanding of drafting techniques and familiarity with design and fire sprinkler terminology. Mechanical aptitude with ability to complete basic mathematical calculations. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Design fire protection sprinkler systems with accuracy and detail to minimize design errors. Review work orders and procedural manuals to determine critical design dimensions and design within allocated hours for each job. Calculate figures to convert design dimensions to resizing dimensions specified for subsequent production, layout, and installation processes. Submit design plans to proper department leadership for approval and obtain permits as required. Confer with engineering and design staff to determine design modifications and enter editing information into computer. Key in specified information to produce graphic representation (hard copy) of design for review and approval by engineering and design staff. Make final sketches of proposed drawings, checking dimensions of parts, materials to be used, and relationships of parts to the whole structure or project. Revise size, shape, and arrangement of parts to create practical design drawings. Sketch rough layout of system and compute angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, leverages, and location of holes. Draft detailed multi-view drawings of layout and systems. Other duties may be assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Competencies Analytical – Collects and researches data. Design – Applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail. Problem Solving – Works well in group problem solving situations. Project Management – Communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget. Interpersonal Skills – Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Oral Communication – Listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings. Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; reads and interprets written information. Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests. Ethics – Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically. Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions. Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently. Professionalism – Treats others with respect and consideration; accepts responsibility for own actions. Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance. Quantity – Completes work in a timely manner. Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. Attendance/Punctuality – Consistently at work and on time. Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments. Initiative – Volunteers readily; asks for and offers help when needed. Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Bachelor's degree and five to fifteen years related experience and/or training in the design of fire alarm, water, foam, and gas delivery systems; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Language Skills Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees. Mathematical Skills Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills Knowledge of CAD design software and Microsoft Office products; word processing software. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations NICET Level 1 Certification Other Skills and Abilities Ability to read blueprints for fire sprinkler layout. Ability to make technical presentation internally and to customers. Must have a sound working knowledge of NFPA 13 and related codes. Preferred: survey skills and understanding of construction coordination process. Physical Demands and Work Environment The employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Cosco Fire Protection provides excellent wages and company benefits to qualified applicants. Cosco Fire Protection is an equal opportunity employer. Cosco Fire Protection, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, marital status, domestic-partner status, religious creed, medical/physical/mental condition, sexual orientation, Veteran status, or age. A drug screen and criminal background check may be required for Cosco applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cosco Fire Protection