Designer

Impact Fire Services, LLC; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Fire Services, LLC in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer to assist in preparing NFPA compliant shop drawings using AutoCAD. The role involves learning hydraulic calculations, component selection, and code interpretation for commercial and residential projects.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of fire sprinkler design experience, strong math and mechanical aptitude, and proficiency in AutoCAD 2018 or higher, with good communication skills and a willingness to travel

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• Mechanical and mathematical aptitude with strong desire to excel.
• Proven AutoCAD 2018 or higher proficiency and ability to learn new software.
• Computer fluency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written & oral communication skills needed.
• Continuous employment for a period of three years.
• Occasional out of town travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Learn to prepare fire protection design drawings and hydraulic calculations, within time and budget constraints, for commercial and residential buildings in compliance with applicable codes for submittal and fabrication.
• The successful candidate must exhibit a desire to train on new systems and technologies.
• Continue to expand knowledge in the field of fire protection by on-the-job training and self-direction.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical aptitude

Communication skills

Team player

Travel willingness

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Under the guidance of the Design Manager, the Fire Sprinkler designer will assist in the preparation of NFPA compliant fire sprinkler shop drawings utilizing AutoCAD. This position will require the building of knowledge dealing with the selection of fire sprinkler system components, hazard analysis, fluid hydraulics, interpretation of code compliance requirements, and industry standards for the installation of fire protection systems. The candidate will assist in surveying existing fire protection systems, drawing preparation, material listing, and field survey as required to successfully install fire sprinkler systems. This position requires an eager and motivated team player with a positive, professional attitude and demeanor.

TheFire Sprinkler Designeris to deliver quality products and services which meet or exceed the customer's and industry standards, and to achieve customer satisfaction through a unified commitment to job competency and unsurpassed service.

Job Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 years of fire sprinkler design experience.
• Mechanical and mathematical aptitude with strong desire to excel.
• Proven Autocad 2018 or higher proficiency and ability to learn new software.
• Computer fluency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written & oral communication skills needed.
• Continuous employment for a period of three years.
• Occasional out of town travel may be required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Learn to prepare fire protection design drawings and hydraulic calculations, within time and budget constraints, for commercial and residential buildings in compliance with applicable codes for submittal and fabrication.
• The successful candidate must exhibit a desire to train on new systems and technologies.
• Continue to expand knowledge in the field of fire protection by on-the-jobtraining and self-direction.