Sprinkler Designer - Sign-On Bonus Up to $2500.

Summit Fire & Security
Portsmouth, VA, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

The Designer position responsible for operating with minimal supervision while completing project designs and submittals.

Expected to be very familiar with SFS’s quality documents, procedures, and work instructions as they related to the design function.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :

  • Design automatic sprinkler systems including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems using working knowledge of fire sprinkler codes.
  • Perform hydraulic calculations for each design.
  • Prepare submittal packages to send to (AHJ) Authority Having Jurisdiction and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.
  • Participate in coordination meetings with contractor.
  • Participate in design kick off meetings.
  • With assistance from the Design Manager, a Senior Sprinkler Designer, or others, prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials for job.
  • With assistance from the Design Manager, a Senior Sprinkler Designer, or others, perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure.
  • Assist field personnel with design related installation issues.
  • Prepare and submit final job close-out documents after final acceptance testing.
  • Understand and follow SFS’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Employee must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.
  • Periodically attend seminars or similar education / training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes.
  • Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications :

  • HS Diploma or equivalent required.
  • NICET II or NICET III and / or state required certification required. Equivalent experience will be considered assuming individual pursues NICET education.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements :

  • 1-2 years’ experience as sprinkler designer, required.
  • Construction experience, Mechanical aptitude, basic and advanced math skills, required.

Communication Skills :

Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Systems and Software Skills :

  • Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required.
  • Familiarity with HydraCad and / or other CAD software
  • 30+ days ago
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