Designer, Senior

Summit Fire & Security•Paradise, NV

About The Position

The Senior Designer operates with minimal supervision to complete fire sprinkler system designs and submittals. The role requires familiarity with SFS quality documents, procedures, and work instructions related to design. The designer creates automatic sprinkler system designs, performs hydraulic calculations, prepares approval submittals and close-out documents, and supports coordination, fabrication, field installation, and design review activities. The position also follows company safety programs and procedures, stays current with codes and technology through training, communicates professionally with customers and colleagues, and trains design trainees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
NICET II or NICET III and/or required state certification; equivalent experience may be considered if the individual pursues NICET education.
5–10 years of experience as a sprinkler designer required.
Construction experience required.
Mechanical aptitude and basic and advanced math skills required.
Ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English with employees and customers.
Ability to operate a computer and use Microsoft Office required.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required.
Must comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and background screening requirements, which may include customer-specific requirements.
Must be able to perform the stated physical requirements, including sitting for long periods and occasionally bending, kneeling, balancing, lifting under 20 pounds, walking, standing, using stairs, driving, twisting, and reaching above and below the shoulders; driving and walking are frequently required.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with HydraCAD and/or other CAD software.
Equivalent experience may be considered in place of NICET II or NICET III and/or state certification, provided the individual pursues NICET education.

Responsibilities

Design automatic sprinkler systems, including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems, using working knowledge of fire sprinkler codes.
Perform hydraulic calculations for each design.
Prepare submittal packages for the Authority Having Jurisdiction and handle subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.
Participate in coordination meetings with contractors and design kickoff meetings.
Prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendors and requisition job materials.
Perform field surveys to ensure designs are appropriate for the structure.
Assist field personnel with design-related installation issues.
Prepare and submit final job close-out documents after final acceptance testing.
Understand and follow SFS’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous Communication program, policies, and procedures; know the location of related safety documentation on each project.
Attend seminars or similar education and training sessions periodically to stay current with technology, codes, and standards.
Communicate professionally with internal and external customers.
Assist the design manager in reviewing submittal drawings and fabrication lists for accuracy.
Train design trainees in applicable aspects of fire protection design.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Paid vacation and holidays
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) plan with company match
Flexible spending accounts
Employer-paid long-term disability
Employer-paid short-term disability
Additional voluntary ancillary benefits, such as accident and hospital indemnity
Life insurance for team members and dependents
Employee assistance program
Employee referral program
Extensive training opportunities, career advancement, competitive pay, and bonus opportunities
Reimbursement for certain career development programs and potential bonuses for specific certifications