Fire Protection Designer

The Design Engineer III is responsible for designing fire protection systems, conducting all steps to ensure quality and compliance, and coordinating with cross-functional teams and customers. Role and Responsibilities Design moderately complex fire sprinkler systems Produce hydraulic calculations and system sizing for projects Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as sales, purchasing, fabrication, installation, and service to ensure water-based fire sprinkler system designs meet customer needs, quality, safety standards, and project timelines Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and AJH’s independently Ensure design adheres to state and local standards for the design of water-based fire sprinkler systems Use CAD in the design of fire protection systems Conduct construction site review/survey on buildings if needed. Submit plans to General Contractors/owners and follow specifications. Finalize fabrication techniques with the appropriate stakeholders Complete final shop drawings showing all pertinent information Generate materials lists for completed designs Compile the foreman’s pack, including all necessary forms and paperwork. Process all necessary close-out documents Mentor and review the work of Level I and II designers Qualifications and Education Requirements NICET III certification and/or 5+ years of current fire sprinkler design experience Comprehensive knowledge of NFPA standards 13, 13R, 13D, 14, 20, 22, and 25 Ability to interpret and apply complex code requirements Working knowledge of one or more of the following CAD software platforms: AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk BIM 360, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Hydra CAD, AutoSPRINK, SprinkCAD, or SprinkFIT Ability to complete BIM coordination Apply mathematical concepts, such as geometry, fractions, and measuring Ability to read and interpret documents, such as blueprints, codes, standards, specifications, safety rules, and operating and maintenance instructions Analytical and critical thinking skills Ability to communicate effectively in person and electronically Time management and organizational skills Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Physical Demands While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, communicate, reach, and manipulate objects, tools, or controls. This position requires mobility, with minimal physical exertion. Working Conditions Usual office working conditions. The noise level is typical of most office environments. Can be exposed to sound and noise levels that are distracting when on a jobsite. We believe it is our responsibility to ensure that each of us works safely and productively, goes home healthy, and considers the environment in our actions, each and every day. Management is committed to providing a safe and healthy work setting and protecting the environment as a key tenet of our culture and a primary mission. All employees are required to adhere to ISO and OSHA policies established by the company and shall have high values for safety awareness and be mindful of environmental impacts associated with each job task. The above declarations are not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described or of the skills and abilities required to perform the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general requirements of the job. #J-18808-Ljbffr