Sprinkler Designer

Universal Fire Protection; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Fire Protection in Troy, MI is seeking a Sprinkler Designer responsible for producing material submittals, laying out new sprinkler piping from architectural drawings, and developing FP plans for AHJ approvals. You will also prepare accurate stock listings and requisition materials for projects.

The role involves coordinating with the lead designer, handling submittals and permits, and working on close-out documents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude.
• Good organizational skills.
• Self-starter and able to operate in a team environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of NFPA Standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design function of projects and design small projects, coordinating with the lead designer on stock listings.
• Perform Pre-Design functions: Flow tests, submittals, document processing, plan review and permitting process.
• Process and track submittals, drawings, equipment and permits.
• Generate and process test certificates.
• Generate and process as-builts, O&M documents and other close-out documents.
• Organize and maintain electronic files for projects.
• Assist lead designer with site surveys, site meetings and site drawing verification.
• Obtain NICET Certifications.
• Assist in estimating and operations as needed.

Skills

Analytical aptitude

Mathematical aptitude

Organizational skills

Self-starter

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

AutoSprink

Job description

Universal Fire Protection (UFP) specializes in designing and installing fire protection systems that meet the unique needs of our customers. Our capabilities include design & engineering, hydraulic calculations, ensuring precision and compliance in every project. Our systems are installed by highly trained and skilled professionals.

Job Summary:

Sprinkler Designer: produce material submittals, lay out new fire sprinkler piping for relocating or adding sprinkler heads using architectural drawings to develop fire sprinkler drawings, which includes producing accurate and effective construction FP plans for approval by AHJ. 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

• Assist in and learn the design function of projects, and design small projects, coordinating efforts with lead designer on creating stock listings
• Perform Pre-Design functions: Flow tests, submittals, document processing, plan review and permitting process
• Process and track submittals, drawings, equipment and permits
• Generate and process test certificates
• Generate and process as-builts, O&M's, and other close out documents
• Organize and maintain electronic files for projects
• Assist lead designer with site surveys, site meetings and site drawing verification
• Obtain NICET Certifications
• Assist in estimating and operations as needed

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software
• Strong analytical and mathematical aptitude
• Good organizational skills
• iSelf-starter and be able to operate in a team environment
• Knowledge and understanding of NFPA Standards

Preferred skills:

• NICET Level 3 or higher but not required
• Ability to use AutoSprink

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• Work offsite at customer facilities - may be clean/unclean conditions, hot/cold conditions
• Field sites where PPE safety equipment may need to be worn
• Work may include some significant amounts of standing and walking