Fire Sprinkler Designer 1 - Aero Automatic Sprinkler Company

Kiewit•Phoenix, AZ

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Sprinkler Designer 1 will learn to identify building hazards, select fire protection system components, and develop design layouts for different types of building construction. The role involves developing and managing detailed fire protection system designs in accordance with applicable codes and standards, creating shop drawings, performing hydraulic calculations, selecting products, and preparing submittal documents. The position is based in the Aero Automatic Sprinkler Company office in Denver, Colorado. Aero Automatic Sprinkler Company, a Kiewit subsidiary, provides fire sprinkler design, 3-D modeling, installation, service, inspection, testing, and fire alarm services.

Requirements

Currently pursuing or recently graduated in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Construction Management, or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
High level of self-discipline and motivation, and ability to work in a team environment.
Attention to detail.
Sound organizational and time-management skills.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site across a wide range of climates and environments.
Regular, reliable attendance.
Ability to work productively and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
Ability to perform work safely and effectively and to understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
Ability to work during normal operating hours and organize and complete work within deadlines.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
Ability to work at various locations and in varying conditions.

Responsibilities

Design automatic fire sprinkler systems, including wet, dry, foam, and fire pump systems.
Compile and prepare plan submittals (shop drawings) and material submittals for review by architects, engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction.
Coordinate sprinkler designs with existing structures and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing subcontractors.
Communicate with Sales, Estimating, and other departments to improve design efficiency for system fabrication and installation.
Perform hydraulic calculations for fire sprinkler systems.
Detail designs for fabrication and prepare installation drawings.
Prepare as-built drawings for in-house archives and client files.
Perform other job duties as assigned.