Fire Sprinkler CAD Designer

Certasite • Dayton, OH

399d • Remote

About The Position

The Fire Sprinkler CAD Designer at CertaSite is responsible for designing, coordinating, and preparing reports for fire protection projects, ranging from small tenant improvements to large commercial, industrial, and residential facilities. This role encompasses all aspects of design from project hand-off to final building approval, requiring accuracy and effective communication with various stakeholders. The position is fast-paced and offers high visibility within the company, contributing to its mission of providing life safety solutions.

Requirements

• Associates or engineering degree from a technical college or university preferred.
• 1 - 3 years of experience in fire sprinkler design.
• Able to read and interpret construction drawings.
• NICET Level 1 Certification preferred, but not required.
• Ability to design utilizing CAD-based drafting software.
• Must have the ability to work independently as well as with others in a team atmosphere.
• Effectively present information to customers, clients, and other CFP employees utilizing either written or verbal methods.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to travel to job sites and meetings when required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with a Mechanical, Electrical, or Fire Protection emphasis.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in fire sprinkler design.
• NICET Level 2+ certification.

Responsibilities

• Review contract drawings and specifications provided by the general contractor and other trades to determine the best methods for design.
• Design fire protection sprinkler systems with accuracy based on contractual drawings and field verifications.
• Provide fire sprinkler designs utilizing CAD-based fire sprinkler design software.
• Coordinate fire sprinkler piping with other MEP trades utilizing either lay-over or BIM software.
• Survey projects on site.
• Create fabrication reports and field construction drawings for field personnel.
• Perform seismic and hydraulic calculations.
• Submit design plans to AHJ's and general contractors for review.
• Review changes to the scope of work and present changes to the project manager assigned to the project.
• Provide consistent communication with CFP team partners and general contractors/design team.
• Provide close-out documentation at the end of the project.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Work from home
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree