Designer
About The Position
The Designer position is responsible for operating with minimal supervision while completing project designs and submittals. The role requires a strong understanding of SFS’s quality documents, procedures, and work instructions as they relate to the design function. This position is with Summit Fire & Security, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security. They serve customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale and are known for quality work completed by talented and experienced installation workforce. Summit Fire & Security is a dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 70 locations in more than 20 states.
Requirements
- 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.
- 1-2 years’ experience as sprinkler designer, required.
- Construction experience, Mechanical aptitude, basic and advanced math skills, required.
- Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
- Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
- Ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with HydraCad and/or other CAD software, preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials for job, with assistance.
- Perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure, with assistance.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Up to 15K Sign on Bonus
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
- Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
- Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
- Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Program
- Extensive training opportunities
- Career advancement
- Competitive pay
- Bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
