Fire Sprinkler Systems Designer

Summit Fire & Security; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security is seeking a Designer to operate with minimal supervision, completing project designs and submittals for fire protection systems. The role requires familiarity with SFS quality documents, procedures, and work instructions related to design.

The Designer will design automatic sprinkler systems, perform hydraulic calculations, prepare submittal packages for AHJs, and coordinate with contractors.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• NICET II or NICET III and/or state required certification required.
• 1-2 years' experience as sprinkler designer, required.
• Construction experience, Mechanical aptitude, basic and advanced math skills, required.

Responsibilities

• Design automatic sprinkler systems including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems using working knowledge of fire sprinkler codes.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for each design.
• Prepare submittal packages to send to AHJs and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.
• Participate in coordination meetings with contractor.
• Participate in design kick off meetings.
• Prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials for job.
• Perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure.
• Assist field personnel with design related installation issues.
• Prepare and submit final job close-out documents after final acceptance testing.
• Understand and follow SFS's Safety program and policies; attend trainings.
• Communicate with internal and external customers professionally.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

English communication

Math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

NICET II/III certification

Tools

HydraCad

CAD software

Job description

Summit Fire & Security is seeking a Designer to operate with minimal supervision, completing project designs and submittals for fire protection systems. The role requires familiarity with SFS quality documents, procedures, and work instructions related to design.

The Designer will design automatic sprinkler systems, perform hydraulic calculations, prepare submittal packages for AHJs, and coordinate with contractors.