Fire Sprinkler Design Assistant

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety•San Antonio, TX

12d

About The Position

Make a difference, protect lives, and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire, life safety and security company. The Fire Sprinkler Design Assistant/Apprentice position is responsible for assisting the design team. This includes picking up permits and dropping permits off at various job sites. A Fire Sprinkler Design Assistant supports the creation of fire suppression layouts and ensures systems meet safety codes like NFPA 13. This role serves as a bridge between a trainee and a full Fire Sprinkler Designer.

Requirements

Must have experience with CAD software essentials.
High school diploma or GED.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
Must have clean driving record.
Strong organizational skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to wear PPE such as ear plugs, safety glasses, gloves, steel toe shoes, and/or fall protection.
Ability to stand and walk on uneven surfaces in construction and/or heavy industrial sites, climb ladders or and stairs.
Basic understanding of office equipment.
Ability to work independently and identify and solve problems.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in drafting or engineering preferred.
Many assistants work toward NICET certification (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies), which is the industry standard for career advancement.

Responsibilities

Drive to various locations to pick up plans.
Assist Design team as needed in day-to-day operations.
Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of departmental files.
Receives, records, and distributes forms and permits as needed.
Technical Drafting: Utilizing software like AutoCAD, AutoSprink, or HydraCAD to create 2D and 3D sprinkler layouts.
Hydraulic Calculations: Assisting in determining water flow and pressure requirements to ensure the system can effectively suppress a fire.
Document Management: Organizing architectural blueprints and "as-built" drawings for project coordination.
Code Compliance: Verifying that designs adhere to local building codes, insurance requirements, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.
Material Listing: Generating "stock lists" of pipes, fittings, and sprinklers needed for the installation crew.
Perform other duties assigned by management.
Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Excellent pay
Medical, dental, vision
Company paid life insurance
Company paid short-term disability
401K with employer match
Paid vacation and company holidays
Training and Career Development
Company vehicle (if job applicable)
Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees
Pye-Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer