Fire Sprinkler Designer

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pay

Medical, dental, vision

Company paid life insurance

Company paid short-term disability

401K with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Training and career development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is seeking a fire sprinkler design engineer to join our team in Pleasanton, CA. You will apply codes to design systems, read architectural and MEP drawings, and develop master drawings for projects of varying complexity.

The role requires CAD proficiency and the ability to coordinate with engineers and clients to deliver compliant solutions. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience, strong hydraulics knowledge, and familiarity with Autodesk tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of fire sprinkler design experience and AutoCAD proficiency.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and CAD software (Autodesk).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, AutoSPRINK and BIM 360.
• Understanding of mathematics/physics relevant to hydraulics.
• NICET Water-Based Systems Layout certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply fire protection codes to design sprinkler systems, water supplies, pumps, and storage tanks.
• Read blueprints and technical drawings; develop master drawings.
• Coordinate with engineers/consultants to layout compliant systems.
• Monitor production, fabrication, installation, and inspection comments.
• Perform hydraulic calculations and prepare material lists for sites.
• Assist with proposal documents and technical data.
• Ensure designs comply with NFPA, building codes, and local regulations.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

Education

NICET certification (Water-Based Systems Layout)

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Revit

Autodesk Navisworks

AutoSPRINK

BIM 360

Job description

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Apply fire protection codes and standards to the design of fire sprinkler systems, water supplies, pumps, standpipes, foam systems, and water storage tanks.
• Read and interpret Architectural, Structural, and MEP blueprints/PDF’s, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Perform preliminary and advanced work in development of working layouts and final master drawings.
• Confer with engineers/consultants or other personnel to layout a code-compliant fire sprinkler system.
• Coordinate and monitor aspects of production, including fabrication, installation issues, and inspection comments.
• Design automatic fire sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, and underground systems.
• Perform and analyze hydraulic calculations, plot plans, and stock-list/fabricate material for the job site.
• Assist with the preparation of proposal documents, technical data such as test procedures, reports, maintenance manuals, etc.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes (NFPA, local/state fire codes, building codes).
• Required to provide information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, email, and/or in person.
• Analyze information and evaluate the results to solve problems and choose cost effective and material efficient solutions.
• Walk sites for site surveys where there may be long periods of standing as well as climbing and descending of ladders/steps.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Education/Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in fire sprinkler design and AutoCad required.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and computer aided design (CAD) software — Autodesk.
• AutoCAD; Autodesk Revit; Autodesk Navisworks; AutoSPRINK, BIM 360.
• Understanding of mathematics and physics, relevant to design and hydraulics.
• NICET certification (Level II or higher) in Water-Based Systems Layout is preferred.

Other Duties:

• Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Job duties could require walking and standing for long periods of time, climbing and descending ladders/steps for site surveys.
• While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
• The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking, and visual acuity.

Pay Rate:

• $30.00 - $60.00 /hr. based on experience

Benefits and Perks:

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.