Fire Sprinkler Systems Designer — CAD, Codes & Growth

Pye-Barker, formerly Acadiana Security Plus; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 6,199,000 - 8,266,000; 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 holidays

Training and career development

Company vehicle (if applicable)

Ownership plan for eligible employees

Job summary

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Rocklin, CA is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer to create layout drawings for commercial, industrial and residential systems. You will apply fire protection codes, review blueprints, and develop master drawings while coordinating with engineers, contractors, and project managers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in fire sprinkler design with AutoCAD and Autodesk tools, plus strong math/physics basics and NICET preferences.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, drafting or related field is preferred.
• 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.
• Basic understanding of mathematics and physics, relevant to design and hydraulics.
• NICET certification (Level II or higher) in Water-Based Systems Layout is preferred.

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.

Skills

Fire sprinkler design

CAD proficiency

Education

Engineering/drafting degree

NICET Level II+ (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk Navisworks

AutoSPRINK

BIM 360

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety in Rocklin, CA is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer to create layout drawings for commercial, industrial and residential systems. You will apply fire protection codes, review blueprints, and develop master drawings while coordinating with engineers, contractors, and project managers.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in fire sprinkler design with AutoCAD and Autodesk tools, plus strong math/physics basics and NICET preferences.