Sprinkler Designer

Universal Fire Protection; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Fire Protection in Troy, MI is seeking a Sprinkler Designer to translate architectural drawings into accurate fire sprinkler layouts, prepare FP construction plans for AHJ approval, and compile stock listings for project procurement.

You will collaborate with lead designers, perform pre-design flow tests and permit processes, manage submittals, drawings, and test certificates, and assist in site surveys and estimating as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software.
• 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 and learn the design function of projects, coordinating efforts with lead designer on creating stock listing.
• 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 project.
• Assist lead designer with site surveys, site meetings and site drawing verification.
• Assist in estimating and operations as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Mathematical aptitude

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

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 neede

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• gs.Perform Pre-Design functions: Flow tests, submittals, document processing, plan review and permitting proce
• ss.Process and track submittals, drawings, equipment and permi
• ts.Generate and process test certificat
• es.Generate and process as-builts, O&M’s, and other close out documen
• ts.Organize and maintain electronic files for projec
• ts.Assist lead designer with site surveys, site meetings and site drawing verificati
• ns.Assist in estimating and operations as need

Job Requirements

• nts:High School Diploma or
• GEDBasic computer sk
• illsKnowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office soft
• wareStrong analytical and mathematical apti
• tudeGood organizational sk
• illsSelf-starter and be able to operate in a team environ
• mentKnowledge and understanding of NFPA Stand

Preferred skills

• ills:NICET Level 3 or higher but not requ
• ired.Ability to use AutoSp

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

• onmentWork offsite at customer facilities – may be clean/unclean conditions, hot/cold condi
• tions.Field sites where PPE safety equipment may need to b
• e wornWork may include some significant amounts of standing and w