Fire Sprinkler Designer

FIRETROL PROTECTION SYSTEMS, INC; Austin (TX); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Education sponsorship

Career growth opportunities

Résumé du poste

FIRETROL PROTECTION SYSTEMS, INC. is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer to create design drawings and calculations for permitting and construction across healthcare, storage, and commercial projects. Proficiency with AutoSprink and BIM Navisworks coordination is preferred.

NICET Level 1 in Water-Based System Layout is recommended. The role involves independent work under the Design Manager, coordinating with project teams, performing hydraulic calculations, and reviewing drawings for permit

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of fire protection design experience.
• Familiarity with AutoSprink and BIM Navisworks coordination preferred.
• NICET Level 1 in Water-Based System Layout.
• Familiar with NFPA 13, 14, 20, 22 and FM Global Standards.
• Technical understanding of wet, dry, preaction and deluge systems.

Responsabilités

• Design fire protection systems using architect-generated drawings and coordination with field and design teams.
• Perform hydraulic calculations as required.
• Review design drawings before fabrication and submittal for permit.
• Coordinate with Design Manager on drawing schedules and project timelines.
• Attend site visits and meetings to gather information and resolve coordination issues.
• Communicate changes and discrepancies to field foremen and other stakeholders.
• Ensure submittals meet engineer requirements and fit within available space.

Connaissances

Reading drawings

Math skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Formation

NICET Level 1 - Water-Based System Layout

Outils

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Description du poste

The Fire Sprinkler Designer shall have the ability to produce fire protection design drawings and calculations for permitting and construction for various types of projects including: storage occupancies, healthcare, assemblies, mercantile facilities, etc. Familiarity using AutoSprink and coordination using BIM (Navisworks) is preferred. The ideal candidate will be NICET level 1 in Water-Based System Layout.

• Is able to work independently with minimal supervision from the Firetrol Protection Systems Design Manager.

• Designs fire protection systems utilizing architect generated dimensions and structural backgrounds. Identifies and resolves all elements affecting coordination and communicates any outstanding issues.

• Performs hydraulic calculations as required.

• Completes stock listing for fabrication shop as required.

• Reviews all design drawings in detail before fabrication.

• Coordinates with the Design Manager on drawing schedules in conjunction with operations for permit and fabrication schedule.

• Reviews all design documents prior to submittal for permit and architect/engineer review.

• Attends project meetings and jobsite visits, as needed. Performs site surveys as required.

• Documents and advises all parties of any discrepancies, unclear intent or missing information that will affect coordination or design intent.

• Communicates with the field foremen throughout the design process, making notes of any necessary changes made as a result of coordination.

• Reviews submittals for size, quantity and design to ensure they meet engineer requirements, will fit in available space, and be compatible with equipment purchased from other vendors

• Minimum 3 years of fire protection design experience in fire protection systems.

• BIM (Navisworks) experience is a plus.

• NICET Level 2 is a plus.

• Must be familiar with NFPA 13, 14, 20, 22 and FM Global Standards.

• Technical understanding of Fire Sprinkler Design including Wet, Dry, Preaction, and Deluge type systems.

• AutoCAD experience and third party software training

Job Skills

• Ability to read and interpret project drawings and specifications

• Competent math ability

• Good basic computer skills

• Detail oriented

• Strong organizational skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Positive Attitude

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with persons of various backgrounds

Firetrol offers competitive wages and top-of-the-line benefits that include health, dental vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, generous paid time off practice and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting. Additionally, sponsors training and education opportunities. Finally, Firetrol offers career growth opportunities, not just a job.

• health
• dental vision
• life insurance
• short and long term disability
• generous paid time off practice
• a 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting
• sponsors training and education opportunities
• career growth opportunities, not just a job