Sprinkler Design Manager

Firefighter Pgh; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Company paid life insurance

401K retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Fire Fighter Sales and Service Co. in Warrendale, PA is seeking a Sprinkler Design Manager to lead the design team, plan project workloads, and coordinate with Sales and Management to ensure on-time delivery of field install drawings and fabrication lists.

The role requires a college degree in Fire Protection Design or 7+ years of design experience, proficiency in AutoCAD and sprinkler design, and NICET Level 2 (Level 3/4 preferred).

Qualifications

• College graduate with degree in Fire Protection Design or 7+ years of design experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD; design of sprinkler systems; hydraulic piping calculations.
• NICET certification – Level 2 minimum in sprinkler design; Level 3 or 4 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team and manage schedules for the design workload.
• Coordinate with the Sales & Management team to ensure timely design delivery.
• Assist with the design and layout of sprinkler systems; prepare drawings and calculations.

Skills

Fire protection design

AutoCAD

HydraCAD

Autosprink

NFPA codes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Design

NICET Certification – Level 2 (Level 3/4 preferred)

Tools

HydraCAD

Autosprink

Job description

Sprinkler Design Manager# Sprinkler Design ManagerHot JobFire Fighter Sales and Svcs Co - Warrendale, PA 15086## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation Level4 Year DegreeTravel PercentageUp to 25%CategoryEngineering## Description**Job Summary:** The Sprinkler Design Manager will oversee the sprinkler designers and plan the design workload with the Sales Team and the Project Management Team to make sure that the design department is on time with preparing field install drawings and fabrication lists. This person will also need to assist the design team with answering questions they may have regarding codes and design strategies. This person will also help the design effort by preparing fire sprinkler drawings and calculations, producing accurate and effective construction plans for approval. Upon completion of drawings and receipt of all required approvals, prepare an accurate stock listing of all materials required for the project and requisition same.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** *The following list is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.** Lead the design team* Manage schedules and assign projects for the design team* Coordinate with the Sales & Management team as to when design needs to be completed* Assist with the design and layout of sprinkler systems as needed when needed## Qualifications**Job Requirements:*** College graduate with degree in Fire Protection Design or 7+ years of design experience* Proficient in AutoCAD, design of sprinkler systems* Have working knowledge of hydraulic piping calculations* Working with HydraCAD and/or Autosprink is a Plus* Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude* Excellent organizational skills* Self-starter and be able to operate in a team environment* Full knowledge of NFPA codes* NICET certification – Level 2 minimum in sprinkler design, Level 3 or 4 preferred**Work Environment/Physical Requirements:*** Office environment* Work offsite at customer facilities – may be clean/unclean conditions, hot/cold conditions* Field sites where safety equipment may need to be worn* Work may include some significant amounts of standing and walking**Compensation & Benefits:*** Medical, dental, and vision benefits.* Company paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.* Access to optional supplemental benefits to enhance coverage.* Paid time off (PTO) available during your first year of employment.* Seven (7) paid holidays annually* 401K retirement plan with safe harbor match, including both traditional and Roth options.* Business casual office environment.* Supportive, team-oriented culture that values collaboration and growth.* Employee Referral program with bonus opportunities.**-Direct Applicants Only - No Third-Party Recruiters-***Fire Fighter Sales and Service Co. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran, or military status.*