Experienced Designer Job at Wmfireprotection in West Islip

W&M Fire Protection is a full-service fire protection contractor with complete design, installation, and fabrication capability. W&M has proudly served the tri-state and New England areas for almost 30 years and offers a challenging and rewarding work environment.

At Davis-Ulmer / Reliance Fire Protection, we believe that investing and empowering our employees as leaders develops an organization that delivers innovative solutions and services that create a superior customer experience. The unique blend of our leader's abilities and the ownership of their work, combined with our culture and values, creates something that is simply described as the Davis-Ulmer difference.

As a result of continued growth, we are currently seeking candidates for a Fire Sprinkler Designer at our office in Holbrook, NY . Designers are responsible for the accurate design and layout of fire protection systems. This includes limited project management tasks and coordination with other building construction trades.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Reads and interprets construction documents such as drawings, specifications, project manuals, and project schedules.

Prepares fire protection shop drawings, requests for information, material data submittals, hydraulic calculations, field installation drawings, as-built drawings, and operations and maintenance manuals in compliance with fire protection codes and standards.

Prepares material lists for fire protection system components for installation (including pre-fabrication lists).

Surveys new and existing buildings and fire sprinkler systems for accurate designs.

Works closely with the design manager, project managers, superintendents, and foremen to provide deliverables in an efficient and effective manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Moderate math and computer skills.

Time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

High school diploma / GED required.

2+ years of fire sprinkler design experience preferred.

AutoSPRINK experience preferred.

Degree in Computer-Aided Design, Construction Management, Project Management Engineering, Fire Science, or a related field preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

Valid driver's license required.

NICET Certification (Water-based systems layout) and / or NFPA Certification (Water-based system professional) preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Construction job sites – moderate to heavy noise, uneven ground, may be subject to heights.

Ability to maneuver in restricted, poorly lit spaces.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

May be required to climb ladders up to 12 feet.

Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).

Davis-Ulmer and its subsidiaries are affirmative action and equal opportunity employers, and do not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.

DAVIS-ULMER'S ENDURING PURPOSE : "To protect what people value most."

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

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