Fire Sprinkler Designer

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Orlando, FL

12d

About The Position

The Fire Sprinkler Designer designs and develops sprinkler systems intended to prevent or aid fires. The role includes researching and analyzing design needs, incorporating customer and expert feedback, developing and revising models, and coordinating with engineers and technicians. The designer may also develop system upgrades, create testing structures, participate in installation and repair, and conduct maintenance checks to help ensure system quality and efficiency.

The position involves preparing and submitting drawings for approval by the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), designing plumbing and site water supply drawings, creating as-built drawings, and recreating mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and structural drawings to reflect existing conditions for design coordination. The designer reads and interprets architectural, structural, and MEP drawings, prepares electrical schematics based on client conditions, tracks technical specifications, and analyzes and verifies hydraulic calculations to confirm adequate water delivery during a fire emergency. The role requires following OSHA standards, keeping current with material and software technologies, and pursuing ongoing education.

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.

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 involved in the CAD process.
• Incorporate feedback into 3D model designs and make revisions as requested.
• 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 in the field.
• Use databases of material property information to select suitable materials for modeling.
• Design plumbing drawings, as-built drawings, site water supply designs, and testing.
• Re-create new 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 as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree