Fire Protection Designer (Entry-Level)

APi Group • Arlington, TX

98d

About The Position

Fire Protection Designer (Entry Level) will learn to design, coordinate, and possibly project manage the fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. The designer will create the finished representation for the sprinkler systems using drawing and drafting skills and tools. The drawings produced will be used as a guide by every other link in the chain of construction, both on-site and in the office. The designer will have responsibility for the initial planning of a project including scheduling of time, creating material stock listing, analyzing changes, and solving problems. Close coordination with the project manager, project superintendent, and sales representative will be required throughout the life of the project.

Requirements

• Applicable degree from a technical school or college
• NICET certification is a plus
• Experience in AutoCAD, AutoSprink, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software
• Project management experience a plus
• Able to perform work in a timely manner and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented, highly motivated, and eager
• Possess good communication skills; both verbal and written
• Willing to coordinate and work well with others
• Willing to pass a post-offer drug screen test, background and reference check

Responsibilities

• Review construction contract documents and coordinate with sub-contractors and General Contractor/owner to gather the required information to design the project's sprinkler system
• Thorough use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities
• Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD and AutoSprink type programs
• Create stock list for all material required throughout the project
• Perform hydraulic calculations
• Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work
• Maintain design historical records for future use
• Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure company is meeting customers' expectations
• Coordinate with other departments within office to ensure proper handover of job information
• Perform Project Manager functions as required
• Complete other assigned responsibilities as directed by immediate supervisor or other WSFP management personnel

Benefits

• Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistant Program
• Flex Spending (FSA) (Cafeteria Plan) and HSA
• 401(k) Plan - Matching up to 3%
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Paid Pregnancy Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Gym membership reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Specialty Trade Contractors
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees