Sprinkler Systems Designer - Junior

Troy Life & Fire Safety Ltd.; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire safety is seeking a Junior Designer for their Dartmouth office. The role involves designing fire sprinkler systems for various building types and collaborating with a talented team. Candidates should have relevant post-secondary education and be proficient in design tools like AutoCAD and Revit, while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Excellent compensation package

Comprehensive benefits program including paid sick time

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Fire Protection Engineering & Technology, Mechanical Design or equivalent.
• Knowledge of design layout and project management.
• NICET certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, calculate and stock list fire sprinkler projects.
• Work with fire protection designers and communicate with various teams.
• Ensure deliverables meet NFPA standards.

Skills

Design layout

Hydraulic calculations

Project management

Education

Post-secondary education in Fire Protection Engineering & Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

HydraCAD

Job description

Location: Dartmouth, Nova ScotiaType: In the OfficeTroy Life & Fire Safety Ltd. is looking for an enthusiastic Junior Designer to join our Dartmouth, NS team! Troy Life & Fire Safety Ltd.is one of the largest suppliers of Fire Alarm, Fire Suppression, Security, Nurse call and Communications Systems in Canada. As an Edwards Authorized National Partner, Troy is a proudly Canadian. We are an employee-owned company with over 1300 people in 28 locations coast to coast. An entrepreneurial company with a legacy of success, we pride ourselves on having a team of industry leading talent and an exciting plan for the future. Troy is a 2025 winner of the Canada's Best Managed program. The successful candidate will assist in producing drawings on a variety of buildings including commercial, residential, industrial and healthcare facilities.Responsibilities:

• Design, calculate and stock list fire sprinkler projects in a construction environment.
• Work with a team of fire protection designers, reporting directly to the design team leader.
• Liaise between management, estimating, design, fabrication, installation, and project management as a valuable team member resulting in increased profitability.
• Assist in continuing and maintaining company best practices in coordination with national fire protection design team.
• Verify that all deliverables meet NFPA standards and local ordinance.
• Other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in Fire Protection Engineering & Technology, Mechanical Design or equivalent.
• Knowledge of design layout, hydraulic calculations, stock listing and project management would be an asset.
• NICET certification and/or have the ability to become certified.
• Experience working with AutoCAD, Revit, and hydraulic calculations.
• Experience with HydraCAD is an asset.
  
  

Troy Life & Fire Safety Ltd. offers an excellent compensation package, and a comprehensive benefits program including paid sick time. Discover a company committed to ensuring an environment that fosters employee and corporate growth while providing financial success to both.Thank you to all those who apply. Please note, due to the volume of applications received, only those candidates selected to proceed in our recruitment process will be contacted.