Multi-Family Fire Sprinkler Engineer

Thorpe Design, Inc.; Brentwood (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kaiser medical

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

401k match

Paid holidays

Sick time

Vacation accrual

Kaiser One Pass

Job summary

Paycom - ATS in Brentwood, CA seeks a Multi-Family Fire Sprinkler Engineer to design and coordinate sprinkler systems for commercial and multi-family projects. You will learn AutoCAD and SprinkCad, conduct site surveys, and coordinate with the Project Manager to obtain necessary design files.

Attend project meetings and ensure NFPA 13, 13R, 14, 20 and 24 compliance. This full-time, on-site role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for growth within the department.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with sprinkler design processes for commercial and multi-family projects.
• Ability to learn and apply AutoCAD and SprinkCad in design tasks.
• Experience coordinating design files and responding to PMs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project designs and permitting directly to Project Manager.
• Bring approved/denied plans to Project Manager as they occur.
• Design and train for commercial and multi-family projects using NFPA 13/13R/14/20/24.
• Learn AutoCAD & SprinkCad; perform site surveys for accurate sprinkler designs.
• Attend project-related meetings for design coordination.

Skills

AutoCAD

SprinkCad

Project coordination

Site surveys

Communication

Training

Tools

AutoCAD

SprinkCad

Job description

Multi-Family Fire Sprinkler Engineer$28–$45 per hour DOE | Immediate Openings | Full-timeBenefits• Kaiser Medical Insurance (75% employer-paid for base plan) + optional upgraded plans• Employee-paid Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance options• Dental reimbursement up to $600/year and vision reimbursement up to $100/year• 401(k) with up to 6% company match (after one year)• 8 paid holidays annually• Paid sick time (40 hours after 90 days)• Vacation Accrual Program (after 120 days)• Free Kaiser One Pass fitness membership (eligibility requirements apply)Position OverviewThis role involves coordinating project designs and permitting in collaboration with the Project Manager. The position requires bringing approved or denied plans to the Project Manager’s attention and assisting in obtaining necessary design files. Key responsibilities include designing and training for both commercial and multi-family projects, learning AutoCAD and SprinkCad, conducting site surveys for accurate sprinkler designs, and attending project-related meetings for design coordination. The role demands flexibility to work full-time on design tasks as needed. Design code and AHJ compliant systems utilizing NFPA 13, 13R, 14, 20, and 24 as applicable, Utilizing AutoCAD and SprinkCAD programs.Direct Supervisor: Multi-Family and Commercial Department Manager• Coordinate project designs and permitting directly to Project Manager• Project Manager will provide and obtain necessary design files• Approved Plans/Denied plans to be brought to Project Manager’s attention as they occur.Engineer Responsibilities:• Identify, track, manage, resolve, and communicate project issues during design process• Attends Department, Project Specific, and Coordination Meetings as needed• Communicate design questions between superintendents and field personnel as needed.• List material consistent with the approved plan as requested• Provide accurate timelines with current projects as requested via email on a weekly basis. Accurate timelines provide Project Manager and Department Manager/Director feedback and allow us to give accurate timelines consistent within the customer desires.• Any other tasks deemed necessary by TDI Management or Direct SupervisorCurrent Expectations:• Design & Train in both Commercial & Multi-Family projects full time as needed.• Learn AutoCAD & SprinkCad• Perform Site Surveys as needed for accurate T.I sprinkler designs• Attend project related meetings necessary for design coordinationGoals:• Become Proficient in utilizing AutoCAD & SprinkCAD programs while designing.• When designing, become proficient in implementing all trades such as Mech, Architectural, Plumbing, Electrical, Structural for an accurate field installation.• Become proficient in utilizing additional AutoCAD tools such as blocks, xrefs, etc.• Become Proficient in codes related to NFPA 13, 13R, 14, 20, & 24Follow this order:1) NFPA 13R2) NFPA 133) NFPA 244) NFPA 145) NFPA 20• Become Proficient in the design and implementation of NFPA 13, 13R, 14, 20 & 24 sprinkler systems.