Fire Sprinkler Designer

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Orlando, FL

11d • $60,000

About The Position

The Fire Sprinkler Designer designs and develops sprinkler systems intended to prevent or aid fires. The role involves researching and analyzing requirements, incorporating feedback from customers and other experts, developing and revising 3D models, and coordinating with engineers and technicians. The designer may also develop system upgrades and enhancements, create testing structures, participate in installation and repair, and conduct maintenance checks to support system quality and efficiency.

The position includes preparing plumbing, as-built, site water supply, and testing drawings; recreating mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and structural drawings under existing conditions for design coordination; interpreting architectural, structural, and MEP drawings; providing electrical schematics based on client conditions; tracking technical specifications and installation procedures; and checking hydraulic calculations to verify adequate water delivery during a fire emergency. The designer follows OSHA standards and laws, submits drawings to the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), attends development meetings, keeps current with material and software advancements, and pursues ongoing education. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience utilizing CAD software.
• At least 2 years of experience working in a professional environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Patience to see complicated projects through to completion.
• Ability to think in three dimensions.
• Ability to perform prolonged desk and computer work and the physical activities described in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• A minimum 2-year degree in a related field is preferred.
• A bachelor's degree or certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow all OSHA standards and laws.
• Submit drawings for approval to the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ).
• Attend regular development meetings.
• Address limitations of technologies and materials used in the CAD process.
• Incorporate feedback into 3D model designs and make requested revisions.
• Run simulations and stress tests on 3D models before prototyping.
• Keep up to date on advancements in material and software technologies and pursue ongoing education.
• Use material property databases to select materials for modeling.
• Design plumbing drawings, as-built drawings, site water supply designs, and testing documentation.
• Re-create MEP and structural drawings under existing conditions for design coordination.
• Read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Provide electrical schematics based on client conditions and analyze and track technical specifications, including dimensions, arrangements, and installation procedures.
• Analyze and verify hydraulic calculations to ensure adequate water delivery in a fire emergency.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• 401(k) 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.
• Weekly pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed