Designer

Summit-Companies; Jacksonville (FL); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid

Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid

Accident and Hospital Indemnity

Life Insurance for Team Members and De

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Zusammenfassung

Summit Fire & Security is seeking a Designer to implement sprinkler system designs under supervision, coordinating with contractors and AHJs. Responsibilities include hydraulic calculations, submittals, and field validation to ensure compliant installations.

The role requires 1–2 years of sprinkler design experience, a HS Diploma or equivalent, and NICET certification or active pursuit. Proficiency in MS Office and HydraCad is preferred; valid driver’s license required.

Qualifikationen

• Proven mechanical aptitude and mathematics skills.
• Ability to read and interpret design drawings and codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Aufgaben

• Design automatic sprinkler systems including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for each design.
• Prepare submittal packages to AHJs and coordinate for design approval.
• Participate in coordination meetings with contractor.
• Participate in design kick off meetings.
• Prepare fabrication lists and requisition materials with Design Manager or Senior Designer.
• Conduct field surveys to ensure design suitability for structure.
• Assist field personnel with installation issues.
• Prepare and submit final job close-out documents after acceptance testing.
• Follow safety policies and maintain SDS, hazard communication procedures.
• Attend seminars to stay updated with codes and technologies.
• Communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

English communication

Ausbildung

HS Diploma or equivalent

NICET II or NICET III certification

Tools

HydraCad

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

The Designer position responsible for operating with minimal supervision while completing project designs and submittals. Expected to be very familiar with SFS’s quality documents, procedures, and work instructions as they related to the design function.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Design automatic sprinkler systems including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems using working knowledge of fire sprinkler codes.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for each design.
• Prepare submittal packages to send to (AHJ) Authority Having Jurisdiction and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.
• Participate in coordination meetings with contractor.
• Participate in design kick off meetings.
• With assistance from the Design Manager, a Senior Sprinkler Designer, or others, prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials for the job.
• With assistance from the Design Manager, a Senior Sprinkler Designer, or others, perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure.
• Assist field personnel with design related installation issues.
• Prepare and submit final job close-out documents after final acceptance testing.
• Understand and follow SFS’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Employee must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.
• Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes.
• Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, Certifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• NICET II or NICET III and/or state required certification required. Equivalent experience will be considered assuming individual pursues NICET education.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements

• 1-2 years’ experience as sprinkler designer, required.
• Construction experience, Mechanical aptitude, basic and advanced math skills, required.

Communication Skills

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Systems and Software Skills

• Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required.
• Familiarity with HydraCad and/or other CAD software, preferred.

Other Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, drive, twist, and reach above and below shoulders. Employee will frequently be required to drive and walk for periods.

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with other. Employees will occasionally be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Employee will be occasionally required to wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.

BENEFITS

Summit Fire & Security offers extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, bonus opportunities, along with an industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees.

• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
• Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

EEO STATEMENT

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affiative Action employer.

While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.