Fire Sprinkler System Designer

Western States Fire Protection Co.; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life, Dental and Vision

Flex Spending (FSA)

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Western States Fire Protection in Round Rock, TX, seeks a fire sprinkler designer to design, coordinate, and possibly project manage systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. The designer will produce finished representations using AutoCAD and AutoSprink and guide the project through its life cycle.

Requirements include a technical degree (NICET preferred), about three years of design experience, strong attention to detail, and solid communication skills to work with project

Qualifications

• Applicable degree from a technical school or college.
• NICET certification is a plus.
• Associates in AutoCAD, demonstrated ability with AutoSprink, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software.
• Proven ability and track record of performing work in a timely manner and meeting deadlines.
• Three years’ experience in commercial, industrial, and residential design.
• Detail-oriented and skilled in free hand and mechanical lettering and drawings.
• Possess good communication skills; both verbal and written.
• Willing to coordinate and work well with others.
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug screen test, background and reference check.

Responsibilities

• Review construction contract documents and coordinate with sub-contractors and General Contractor/owner to gather the required information to design the project’s sprinkler system.
• Thorough use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities.
• Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD and AutoSprink type programs.
• Create stock list for all material required throughout the project.
• Perform hydraulic calculations.
• Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work.
• Maintain design historical records for future use.
• Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure company is meeting customers’ expectations.
• Coordinate with other departments within office to ensure proper handover of job information.
• Perform Project Manager functions as required.
• Complete other assigned responsibilities as directed by immediate supervisor or other WSFP management personnel.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Freehand drawing

Mechanical lettering

Education

Technical degree

NICET certification (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoSprink

Job description

Western States Fire Protection in Round Rock, TX, seeks a fire sprinkler designer to design, coordinate, and possibly project manage systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. The designer will produce finished representations using AutoCAD and AutoSprink and guide the project through its life cycle.

Requirements include a technical degree (NICET preferred), about three years of design experience, strong attention to detail, and solid communication skills to work with project