Designer

Summit Companies•Charlotte, NC

3d•Hybrid

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 related to the design function. This position involves designing automatic sprinkler systems, performing hydraulic calculations, preparing submittal packages for approval, participating in coordination and kick-off meetings, and assisting with fabrication lists and material requisitions. The Designer will also conduct field surveys, support field personnel with installation issues, and prepare final job close-out documents. Adherence to SFS’s Safety program and communication with internal and external customers are also key aspects of the role. Periodic training to stay updated on technology, codes, and standards is expected.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent required.
NICET II or NICET III and/or state required certification required.
1-2 years’ experience as sprinkler designer, required.
Construction experience, required.
Mechanical aptitude, required.
Basic and advanced math skills, required.
Ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
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.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent experience will be considered assuming individual pursues NICET education.
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.
Perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for 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.
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.