Designer, Sprinkler

Marmic Fire & Safety • Ashland, VA

122d

About The Position

The Sprinkler Designer at Marmic Fire and Safety will be responsible for designing and developing fire sprinkler systems, ensuring compliance with all relevant codes and standards. The designer will collaborate with project management teams, sales, and clients to create accurate and efficient sprinkler system designs from concept to completion. This role involves reviewing architectural plans, performing hydraulic calculations, and ensuring all designs meet NFPA and other regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in designing or installing fire sprinkler systems, including college or trade courses.
• Certification and experience with AutoCAD or equivalent design software such as AutoSprink or HydraCAD.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business planning skills.
• Excellent communication, motivational, and interpersonal abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in fire sprinkler installation.
• NICET Level II certification in Water-Based Systems.
• Proficiency in standard desktop software applications, including Microsoft Office and internet functions.

Nice To Haves

• NICET Level III or higher certification.
• Experience with complex or large-scale fire sprinkler projects.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software or advanced hydraulic calculation tools.
• Prior experience collaborating with project teams on multi-phase construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide Water-Based Systems design and system calculations in a safe and timely manner.
• Review all Architectural and Engineering plans/specifications prior to beginning design.
• Collaborate with Project Management Team and Sales to develop formal RFI’s to submit to Client/GC/CM.
• Record RFI’s and responses within the Client File.
• Include Project Team in all correspondence.
• Update Trello weekly and if any important updates occur, daily.
• Witness and perform fire hydrant flow testing required to establish water supply availability.
• Provide internal documentation and record all flow tests results within the internal established database.
• Complete external reporting as needed.
• Evaluate all project sales information, construction, safety and hazard occupancies to develop a complete design plan for each project.
• Perform physical survey of existing buildings and prefab surveys once building is built.
• Utilize appropriate PPE when on job sites.
• Provide 4 stage design (p)review throughout the design process for comments and corrections.
• Collaborate with Project Management Team and Sales to establish material manufacturer(s), provide material submittals as required by project.
• Submit permitting documentation and material submittal packages for Permitting and Approvals.
• Track permitting and submittals: record and distribute review results and all re-submittals in client file and via Trello.
• Work with local printing contractor to procure Hydraulic Nameplates for each remote area within a design project.
• Maintain required licensure and certifications related to the Water-Based Designer.

Benefits

• Employee Ownership Program
• Company-paid training programs and on-the-job training.
• Tele-health services if healthcare coverage is elected.
• 401K plan with up to a 4% company match.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance effective the first of the month following your start date.
• Accrual of up to 13 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) in your first year.
• 7 Paid Holidays annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees