Fire Suppression Design Engineer
About The Position
The Fire Suppression Design Engineer designs special hazard fire suppression and fire alarm systems for life safety and asset protection. The role uses AutoCAD and proprietary software and follows applicable local, national, and manufacturer requirements. The position may be filled at a senior or junior level, depending on experience. The engineer also supports system installation, operation, inspection, maintenance, startups, and commissioning as needed. Additional work includes reviewing customer project specifications, preparing project-specific operation and maintenance manuals, updating drawings, and assisting office staff with engineering-related tasks and process improvements. The position is on-site in Harrison, Ohio, and requires residence within a one-hour drive of ZIP code 45030.
Requirements
- Previous experience in the fire protection industry.
- Previous experience as a Design Engineer.
- Experience designing special hazard fire suppression and fire alarm systems; sprinkler-only or water-based design experience is not a fit.
- Proficient knowledge of AutoCAD 2D drafting.
- Knowledge and efficient use of 3D design software.
- Understanding of MS Office applications.
- Good organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate technical information.
- Desire to learn industry standards.
- Willingness to study for and obtain NICET certification.
- Must reside within a one-hour drive of ZIP code 45030.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree.
- NICET Certification.
Responsibilities
- Design life safety and asset protection systems using AutoCAD and proprietary software, following local, national, and manufacturer requirements.
- Direct contractors in the proper installation and operation of systems.
- Survey job sites to support proper system design and installation.
- Read, review, and implement customer-supplied project specifications.
- Attend manufacturer training classes and other continuing education training.
- Create project-specific operation and maintenance manuals.
- Update existing drawings.
- Assist office staff with engineering-related tasks, such as process improvement.
- Assist with system inspection and maintenance as needed.
- Assist with system startups and commissioning as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
