Sprinkler Designer: Hydraulic Design & Submittals

Summit-Fire-; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid

Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid

Life Insurance for Team Members and Dp

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security in the United States seeks a Designer to develop fire sprinkler systems and manage submittals with minimal supervision. You will perform hydraulic calculations, prepare submittals for AHJ approvals, and coordinate with contractors on design kick-off meetings.

You will also generate fabrication lists, conduct field surveys, and support field teams, while adhering to safety policies and ongoing training to stay current with codes.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• NICET II/III and/or state certification required; equivalent experience considered if NICET pursued.
• 1-2 years’ experience as sprinkler designer.
• Construction experience, mechanical aptitude, and basic/advanced math skills.
• Must read/write and communicate in English.
• Familiarity with HydraCad and/or CAD software; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design automatic sprinkler systems including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems.
• Perform hydraulic calculations for each design.
• Prepare submittal packages to AHJ and correspondence for design approval.
• Coordinate with contractor and participate in design kickoff meetings.
• Prepare fabrication lists and requisition materials.
• Conduct field surveys to ensure design suitability and assist field personnel.
• Prepare and submit final job close-out documents after testing.
• Adhere to safety programs and participate in training to stay current with codes.

Skills

English communication

Mechanical aptitude

Math skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

NICET II/III certification

Tools

HydraCad

CAD software

Job description

Summit Fire & Security in the United States seeks a Designer to develop fire sprinkler systems and manage submittals with minimal supervision. You will perform hydraulic calculations, prepare submittals for AHJ approvals, and coordinate with contractors on design kick-off meetings.

You will also generate fabrication lists, conduct field surveys, and support field teams, while adhering to safety policies and ongoing training to stay current with codes.