Fire Sprinkler Designer

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Mesquite, TX

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About The Position

The Fire Sprinkler Designer designs and prepares layout drawings for fire sprinkler systems in commercial, industrial, and/or residential settings. The role applies fire protection codes and standards and works with project managers, engineers, contractors, consultants, and other partners to ensure systems meet applicable safety standards and client requirements. Designs may include automatic fire sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, underground systems, water supplies, foam systems, and water storage tanks.

The position involves interpreting architectural, structural, and MEP drawings and reports; developing working layouts and final master drawings; performing hydraulic calculations and plot plans; and preparing material stock lists for fabrication and job sites. The designer coordinates and monitors production-related matters, including fabrication, installation issues, and inspection comments, and may assist with proposals, technical data, test procedures, reports, and maintenance manuals. Site surveys can involve extended standing and climbing ladders or steps. The role also requires communicating information to supervisors and coworkers and evaluating design information to resolve problems and identify cost- and material-efficient solutions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of experience in fire sprinkler design and AutoCAD.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and computer-aided design software.
• Basic understanding of mathematics and physics relevant to design and hydraulics.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering, drafting, or a related field.
• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks, AutoSPRINK, and BIM 360.
• NICET Level II or higher certification in Water-Based Systems Layout.

Responsibilities

• Apply fire protection codes and standards to designs for sprinkler systems, water supplies, pumps, standpipes, foam systems, and water storage tanks.
• Read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP blueprints and PDFs, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Develop preliminary and advanced working layouts and final master drawings.
• Consult with engineers, consultants, and other personnel to lay out code-compliant fire sprinkler systems.
• Coordinate and monitor production aspects, including fabrication, installation issues, and inspection comments.
• Design automatic fire sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, and underground systems.
• Perform and analyze hydraulic calculations and plot plans, and prepare stock lists and fabrication materials for job sites.
• Assist with proposal documents and technical materials such as test procedures, reports, and maintenance manuals.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable NFPA, local and state fire, and building codes.
• Provide information to supervisors and coworkers by telephone, in writing, by email, and/or in person.
• Analyze information and results to solve problems and select cost-effective, material-efficient solutions.
• Conduct site surveys that may require prolonged standing and climbing or descending ladders and steps.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 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 applicable to the job
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for eligible full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED