Fire Sprinkler Designer

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; 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 company holidays

Training and Career Development

Company vehicle (if job applicable)

ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, LLC in Wilmington, NC is seeking a CAD designer to develop 3D models and drawings for fire safety systems, plumbing, and MEP coordination. You will follow OSHA standards, submit drawings for AHJ approvals, and collaborate with engineering teams.

The role requires a minimum two-year related degree, at least two years of CAD experience, and a meticulous eye for detail. You will analyze specifications, revise models, and stay current with materials and software advances.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year degree in related field (preferred).
• At least 2 years of CAD software experience.
• Minimum 2 years working in a professional environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to think in a three-dimensional manner.

Responsibilities

• Follow all OSHA standards and laws.
• Submit drawings for AHJ approval.
• Design of plumbing, as-built, site water supplies drawings and MEP coordination.
• Read and interpret architectural, structural and MEP drawings.
• Provide accurate electrical schematics per client conditions and analyze specifications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Three-dimensional thinking

Professional environment experience

Education

2-year degree in related field

Bachelor's degree or Certifications

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follow all OSHA standards and laws.
• Submit drawings for approval to AHJ.
• Attend regular development meetings
• Address limitations of technologies and materials involved in the CAD process
• Incorporate feedback into 3D model designs
• Make revisions to models as requested
• Run simulations and stress-tests on all 3D models before prototyping
• Keep up to date on all modern advancement in material and software technologies
• Pursue ongoing education in the field
• Utilize large databases of material property information to best select materials for modeling
• Submit drawings for approval to AHJ.
• Design of plumbing drawings, as-built drawings, site water supplies design and testing.
• Re-create new (MEP) and structural drawings under existing conditions for design coordination.
• Read and interpret architectural, structural and MEP drawings.
• Provide accurate electrical schematics per client conditions and analyze and track technical specifications including dimensions, arrangements, and installation procedures.
• Analyze and verify all hydraulic calculations to ensure adequate water delivery in the event of a fire condition emergency.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Education/Qualification:

• Minimum 2-year degree in related field (preferred)
• Bachelor's or Certifications (preferred)
• At least 2 years of experience utilizing CAD software
• Minimum 2 years working in a professional environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• An abundance of patience to see a complicated project to the end
• Ability to think in a three-dimensional manner

Other Duties:

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

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 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.

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

Our Commitment:

Pye-Barker is built on four core values – customer-bias, trust, respect, and commitment – that serve as the north star for how we conduct business within our community and across our branches. As a group, we promise to do what’s right by our customers, community, and one another, each and every day.

Our EEO Statement:

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.

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Since 1946, we have been an industry leader with a reputation for putting our customers and our people first.

We strive to serve our communities by keeping businesses, families, and neighbors safe from fire, life safety, and security risks. Our values serve as the foundation for our culture -they're how we treat our customers and each other.

See Our Offerings We promise to make recommendations that are always in the best interest of our customers and provide service that's responsive and dependable, every time. You can count on us to care for you - our customer - as we care for each other. We have the utmost appreciation for this industry and each other, and are proud to be working together to help our customers and neighbors protect what they've built. We're committed to quality craftsmanship, quick response and taking care of our team members and our customers like family.