Project Engineer & Designer - Fire Sprinkler Systems

Cogent Analytics - LLC; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Project Engineer & Designer for Fire Sprinkler Systems. The ideal candidate will be able to read construction drawings and possess strong software skills, with responsibilities including developing and coordinating drawings for installation. This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Regular Pay Increases

Advancement Opportunities

Paid vacation & holidays

Health, dental, vision & life insurance

401k retirement plan

Company provided work attire

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings required.
• Experience in the Fire Protection / Automatic Sprinkler industry preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Develop drawings for the installation of automatic sprinkler systems.
• Ensure compliance with construction drawings and applicable codes.
• Work closely with the General Contractor to meet project schedules.

Skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Tools

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

Revit

HASS calculation program

Job description

Project Engineer & Designer - Fire Sprinkler Systems

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Our client is an award winning locally owned family company in business for nearly 50 years. They work on many of the largest projects in the Nashville area and are constantly growing. Their People have been the key to their success and they treat their people like family! They offer excellent pay and benefits, career advancement and job stability. Don’t just work anywhere, become part of this family!

They are growing rapidly and has an immediate need for a Utility Superintendent.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings is required
• Knowledge and experience working with computers is required.
• Experience in the Fire Protection / Automatic Sprinkler industry is preferred.
• Knowledge working with the following software is preferred; Autodesk (AutoCAD, Revit & Navisworks), Hydratec (HydraCAD, HydraCAD for Revit, Hydralist & Hydracalc) and/or HASS calculation program
• Demonstration of relationship building, customer service and interpersonal skills is required.
• Problem solving, leadership and listening skills is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, is required.
• Ability to learn quickly, is required.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Develop drawings for the installation of automatic sprinkler systems, which are to be installed in
• commercial and residential buildings. These drawings will be produced in accordance with the building
• set of construction drawings, so the ability to read construction plans is a must.
• Drawings must be submitted to and approved by both the OAC team (Owner, Architect, Engineer and
• General Contractor) and the Building Codes office. Drawings must be designed in accordance with
• applicable codes, so a thorough understanding of NFPA codes is necessary.
• Drawings are produced using both AutoCAD and HydraCAD software in 2-D and 3-D applications.
• Coordination between trades is necessary whether it be done in an old-school application or performed
• using BIM software in a 3-D model.
• The A/S System piping must be sized based upon the available water supply. A hydraulic analysis is
• performed using either Hydratec or HASS software.
• Fabrication lists are provided with Hydratec software. All A/S piping is prefabricated by a third party
• fabrication shop and shipped to the jobsite for installation.
• Work closely with the General Contractor to ensure the project is installed: In compliance with the construction drawings, on schedule, and within budget.
• Drawings must be approved and fabrication lists be prepared on time in order to meet the construction
• schedule. Changes to the scope of the project must be identified, and change order requests must be
• submitted to the G.C. for incorporation into the project scope.
• Work closely with our co-workers. Common material purchases will be coordinated through our shop
• manager. Pipe installation will be coordinated through both our field superintendent and our field
• crews. Change order requests will be coordinated with our sales staff.
• Job site visits will be required to ensure that our installation is being installed in accordance with our
• approved sprinkler drawings. Job site visits will also be required to attend scheduled meetings with the General contractor.
• Establish relationships with general contractors, vendors, codes officials and co-workers to establish a profitable project. We want the G.C. to look forward to working with us again. We want codes officials to know that we do our absolute very best to meet all applicable codes. We want our vendors and coworkers to enjoy working with us.
• Additional responsibilities, as assigned
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive pay for the Middle Tennessee area.
• Regular Pay Increases
• Advancement Opportunities
• Local work with occasional overnight travel
• Weekly Paychecks
• Excellent benefits including paid vacation & holidays, health, dental, vision & life insurance, and 401k retirement plan
• Company provided work attire, hats, & safety equipment
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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