Fire Sprinkler Designer

Impact Fire Services, LLC; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Fire Services, LLC in Knoxville, TN seeks a Fire Sprinkler Designer to support NFPA-compliant shop drawings using AutoCAD and to learn hydraulic calculations for commercial and residential projects. Under the guidance of the Design Manager, you will survey existing systems, prepare drawings, and compile material lists, while demonstrating a proactive, team-focused attitude.

This role requires 3–5 years of design experience, strong math skills, and excellent communication, with occasional

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.
• 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-jobtraining and self-direction.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical aptitude

Written & oral communication

Willingness to travel

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.

The Fire Sprinkler Designer is 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.