Fire Protection Designer
About The Position
Imagine the sense of pride you will feel each day in knowing that your design contributions made a difference by keeping lives and property safe! While other companies offer a “line” of fire protection products and services, fire protection is our passion and our only focus. You won’t find a more dedicated team of industry professionals to work and grow with. Establish your purpose-driven career as a Fire Protection Designer with Blair Fire Protection, where the entire team is vested in customer success. What You’ll Be Doing Experience in the industry will fast-track this Fire Protection Designer to develop, review, and evaluate fire sprinkler design drawings utilizing computer-assisted drafting (AutoCAD) equipment. In this role, you’ll perform in-office design and collaborate with project managers and field technicians to ensure project success.
Requirements
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience
- An associate degree or currently enrolled in a program in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or a mechanical design-related field is preferred.
- NICET Level 1 or 2, or the ability to complete within the first year of employment
- AutoCAD / Drafting experience is required.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced team environment.
- Motivation for continuous learning to keep abreast of fire protection industry trends and technology.
Nice To Haves
- 3-D modeling experience in programs such as Navisworks, Revit, or similar programs is desired.
- AutoSprink by M.E.P. CAD, BIM modeling experience is a plus, but not required. We train those eager to learn!
Responsibilities
- Compile material lists, and submittal packages for design projects.
- Leverage your knowledge of fire codes to assist the sales and field technical teams.
- Perform hydraulic calculations following the specifications for each job.
- Conduct on-site field surveys at current and potential project sites.
- Ensure a code-compliant fire sprinkler system is designed by collaborating with general contractors, architects, engineers, and plan reviewers at construction sites.
- Communicate with all internal and external project stakeholders throughout construction to ensure an efficient and productive installation.
- Participate in professional development activities and earn certifications such as NICET and WI Designer Stamp.
- Remove, identify, and estimate change orders
Benefits
- Blair Fire Protection offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and retirement benefits, paid vacation, and holidays, coupled with a challenging and team-oriented work environment to help you succeed in your career.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
