Fire Sprinkler Designer

Commercial Fire Protection Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid Employee Group Medical Insurance

100% paid Employee Group Dental Insurance

Paid Vision and Chiropractic

Employee Life Insurance/AD&D

Employee Long Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) matching at 150%

2 Weeks Accrued Paid Vacation

3 Days Paid Sick Leave

1 Day Paid Personal Holiday

8 Paid Major Holidays

Job summary

A leading fire protection company in Oakland is seeking a skilled designer with over 5 years of experience in the Fire Life Safety Industry. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating plans, obtaining permits, and coordinating field installations. Proficiency in Autocad and strong communication skills are essential. This position offers a competitive salary of $85,000 to $130,000 depending on experience, along with comprehensive perks such as 100% paid medical insurance and a generous 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience designing in the Fire Life Safety Industry.
• Proficient with Autocad and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to perform calculations on Fire Sprinkler designs.

Responsibilities

• Creating plans, blueprints, and calculations for projects.
• Obtain permits and submit documents to authorities.
• Coordinate with field on installations and service.

Skills

5+ years experience designing in the Fire Life Safety Industry

Understanding of Fire Life Safety Code (NFPA, CFC, IBC, IFC)

NICET Certifications

Ability to perform calculations on Fire Sprinkler designs

Experience coordinating field employees

Proficient with Autocad

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent oral and written communication

Detail oriented

Team player

Self-motivated

Client driven and customer service oriented

Tools

MEP CAD suite (Autosprink, AlarmCAD)

HydraCAD

Job description

Responsible for creating all plans, blueprints, design drawings, submittal documents, and calculations for the projects in Northern California and surrounding areas Obtain permits and submit all required documents to Jurisdictional Authorities and general contractors Coordinate with field on installations and service Communicate timelines to our customers and contractors Responsible for ordering materials and parts for field installations Utilize familiarity with Code in support of sales team, service team and field employees Proactively follow up on submittals and approvals to maintain project schedule Skills for Fire Sprinkler although reasonable candidates with strong experience will be considered. Fast paced, fast moving company; this position needs to be able to keep up with the demand this opportunity provides. Some travel may be necessary.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years experience designing in the Fire Life Safety Industry
• Understanding of Fire Life Safety Code (NFPA, CFC, IBC, IFC)
• NICET Certifications a plus
• Ability to perform calculations on Fire Sprinkler designs
• Experience comprehending specifications, contract drawings, bid set plans and others
• Experience coordinating field employees to follow plans
• MEP CAD suite (Autosprink, AlarmCAD) a strong plus HydraCAD experience a plus
• Proficient with Autocad, Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to follow direction, complete assigned tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to complete multiple projects, prioritize and see projects through from start to finish
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Detail oriented
• Team player
• Self-motivated
• Client driven and customer service oriented
• Sales and design-bid experience a plus
• Must have 5 plus years of Fire Sprinkler experience

Compensation:

$85 - 130k DOE

PERKS AND BENEFITS:

• Employee Group Medical Insurance Coverage 100% paid by the Company (PPO Network)
• Employee Group Dental (DHMO) Insurance Coverage 100% paid by the Company (upgrade to PPO available for minimal cost)
• Employee Vision and Chiropractic embedded in the medical plan paid by the Company
• Employee Life Insurance/AD&D paid by the Company
• Employee Long Term Disability paid by the Company
• Additional Optional Vision Coverage
• 2 Weeks Accrued Paid Vacation
• 3 Days Paid Sick Leave
• 1 Day Paid Personal Holiday
• 8 Paid Major Holidays
• The Best 401(k) Plan in the industry matching at 150%!!!!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Team Building and Team Appreciation Events
• And much more!!!

Please submit your resume with your salary requirement for consideration.

Commercial Fire Protection, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Company is committed to a policy of equal employment and will not discriminate against an applicant or associate based on his or her age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, handicap, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or any other category protected under federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance.