Designer I

Southland Industries•Tempe, AZ

68d•Onsite

About The Position

You'll be able to see your design efforts come to life from design to build to install by assisting in the design of Fire Suppression, Fire Detection systems, and in Life Safety Code Analysis. You'll be a key part of our Fire Protection team and will have the ability to learn and grow in a fulfilling career with us.

Requirements

High School Diploma required, Associate's degree or higher desired
1-3+ years experience in related field.
Fire Protection helper, journeyman, or apprentice experienced preferred
NICET I minimum preferred
Ability to self QC drawings prior to submitting to peer review
Able to perform calculations and lists on projects
Estimate design hours for projects
Provide basic information to develop change orders/RFIs
Takes responsibility for meeting deliverable deadlines
Able to competently and accurately decipher contract drawings, calculations, and specifications
Able to competently and effectively coordinate projects
Works under direct supervision for larger projects
Competent in basic computer skills include CAD and Microsoft Office products
Works under general supervision for smaller projects
Ability to learn design software platforms including: AutoSprink, HydraCAD, AutoCad, NAVIS, and REVIT.

Responsibilities

Assist senior designers and engineers in fire suppression and detection system design tasks
Assist in creation of calculations, drawings and specifications related to fire suppression and detection systems
Assist in coordinating all aspects of the project design with project management, architects and other trades through the completion phase of a project
Perform and review CAD and REVIT drafting work, calculations, fabrication reports, cut-sheets and field prints - learn and use Autosprink and HydraCAD
Learn and apply applicable codes, specifications and criteria required to support the design of multiple projects
Examine field conditions, conceptual and construction documents to develop a constructible system
Complete calculations, drawings and specifications related to fire suppression and detection systems for small projects
Oversee entire lifecycle of small to large projects as it pertains to fire protection including layout, permit procurement, field surveys, coordination, creation of fabrication lists, answering and assist with field generated questions, RFI creation, and as-builts.

Benefits

401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
Disability income protection insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
Paid parental leave
Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
Wellness benefits