Designer, Senior

Summit Companies•Atlanta, GA

18d

About The Position

The Senior Designer operates with minimal supervision while completing fire sprinkler system designs and submittals. The role requires familiarity with SFS quality documents, procedures, and work instructions related to design. The position designs automatic sprinkler systems, performs hydraulic calculations, prepares submittals and project close-out documentation, and supports coordination, fabrication, field installation, and design review. The designer also follows company safety requirements, stays current on technology and code changes through training, communicates professionally with internal and external customers, and trains design trainees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
NICET II or NICET III certification and/or state-required certification; equivalent experience may be considered if the individual pursues NICET education.
5–10 years of experience as a sprinkler designer.
Construction experience.
Mechanical aptitude and basic and advanced math skills.
Ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English with employees and customers.
Ability to operate a computer and use Microsoft Office.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and background screening requirements, which may include customer-specific requirements based on contractual agreements.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with HydraCAD and/or other CAD software.

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 for the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and manage subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.
Participate in contractor coordination meetings and design kick-off meetings.
Prepare fabrication lists for the pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials for jobs.
Perform field surveys to ensure designs are appropriate for the 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; know where related safety documentation is located for each project.
Attend seminars or similar education and training sessions periodically to stay current on technology, codes, and standards changes.
Communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
Assist the design manager with reviewing submittal drawings and fabrication lists for accuracy.
Train design trainees in applicable aspects of fire protection design.
Perform other duties as assigned.