Fire Sprinkler Designer

TEKsystems
Raleigh, NC, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

The Designer is responsible for working with Sales and Engineering departments to provide engineering and drafting of life safety, fire alarm sprinkler systems.

Duties and Responsibilities :

  • Designs fire protection sprinkler systems with accuracy
  • Work with the Sales and Technical staff to interpret project specifications and drawings, determining system layout.
  • Perform to a professional standard for accurate, neat, error free work, as determined by the department manager.
  • Complete engineering requests in accordance with sound business practices and general corporate policies.
  • Review individual drawings to ensure completeness and accuracy of work performed.
  • Understand and utilize company-drafting procedures.
  • Actively participate in personal and professional development and maintain knowledge of current and new technologies that the company offers.
  • Promote a team environment, assisting other Design Engineers with their projects. Performs other related duties as required and / or assigned by Management.
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications External

Experience and Requirements :

  • Proficient knowledge in current codes such as NFPA, UBC, UFC and the principles and practices of fire protection engineering.
  • Proficient knowledge in the use of AutoCAD, HydraCAD for the purpose of engineering and application of fire sprinkler systems
  • Have proficient knowledge of the product lines and related parts used
  • AA Associates degree from an accredited College or University, technical school or equivalent combination of education and related field experience
  • Posses a working knowledge of fire sprinkler systems
  • Must have two (2) years experience with AutoCAD / HydraCAD
  • Must demonstrate Computer literacy, including such programs as MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and AutoCAD
  • Must possess superior interpersonal skills and be a team player
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adjust to shifting priorities

Additional skills and abilities :

  • Excellent customer service skills to deal with both internal and external customers
  • Must be responsible, self-motivated, self-starter, personable and well organized
  • Must be able to effectively handle stressful situations
  • NICET Certification
  • Travel : Minimum
  • Physical Demands and Work Environment :
  • Use of equipment : computer keyboard and mouse, telephone, copier and fax machines
  • Some light lifting of objects is required (ie : drawings, can weigh up to 35 lbs.)
  • Employee is required to sit for long periods of time (can be up to 2.5 hours at a time)
  • Typical office environment no unusual exposures
  • 30+ days ago
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