Fire Protection Senior Designer

Northstar Fire Protection of Texas, Inc.•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are a nationally recognized fire protection company that engineers, fabricates, and installs fire sprinkler systems and alarms for structures including commercial buildings, government buildings, healthcare facilities, high-rise condominiums, and mixed-use projects. Northstar is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer who will design Fire Protection Systems for all types of projects. You will design layouts using AutoCAD/HydraCAD and create hydraulic calculations and pipe lists for pre-fabrication.

Requirements

Associate or Technical Degree in a technical or business discipline preferred or equivalent experience. Examples include: Architectural, Civil
Fire Protection design experience preferred
NICET certification preferred
AutoCad experience and/or Hydratec Experience preferred
Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record
Excellent communicator, self-motivated individual with great organizational skills
Only applicants who possess the minimum qualifications will be considered
Regular and reliable attendance, including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required

Responsibilities

Responsible for designing and the layout of Fire Sprinkler systems
Read, analyze and interpret contract documents, including all disciplines of construction drawings and specifications
Write, plan, coordinate, and make presentations to individuals and groups
Work with and comprehend mathematical concepts including hydraulic calculations and project cost analysis
Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction
Provide fire sprinkler designs with AutoCAD, HydraCAD, and AutoSPRINK
Responsible for BIM modeling and field surveying
Provide lists for fabrication and coordinate between the trades
Other duties as assigned