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