Fire Sprinkler Designer

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Norcross, GA

99d • $50,000

About The Position

This position is responsible for designing and developing sprinkler systems to prevent or aid fire. Their responsibilities revolve around performing research and analysis, utilizing feedback from customers and other experts, producing prototypes or samples, and coordinating with engineers and technicians. Furthermore, a fire sprinkler designer may design upgrades and enhancements, create testing structures, take part in installing and repairing systems, and conduct regular maintenance checks to ensure the fire sprinkler systems' quality and efficiency.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-year degree in related field (preferred)
• Bachelor's or Certifications (preferred)
• At least 2 years of experience utilizing AutoCAD and HydroCAD software
• Minimum 2 years working in a professional environment
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• An abundance of patience to see a complicated project to the end
• Ability to think in a three-dimensional manner

Responsibilities

• Minimum two years experience with AutoCAD and HydroCAD required
• Follow all OSHA standards and laws
• Submit drawings for approval to AHJ
• Attend regular development meetings
• Address limitations of technologies and materials involved in the CAD process
• Incorporate feedback into 3D model designs
• Make revisions to models as requested
• Run simulations and stress-tests on all 3D models before prototyping
• Keep up to date on all modern advancement in material and software technologies
• Pursue ongoing education in the field
• Utilize large databases of material property information to best select materials for modeling
• Design of plumbing drawings, as-built drawings, site water supplies design and testing
• Re-create new (MEP) and structural drawings under existing conditions for design coordination
• Read and interpret architectural, structural and MEP drawings
• Provide accurate electrical schematics per client conditions and analyze and track technical specifications including dimensions, arrangements, and installation procedures
• Analyze and verify all hydraulic calculations to ensure adequate water delivery in the event of a fire condition emergency
• Perform other duties assigned by management

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)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees