Designer, Senior

Summit Companies•Las Vegas, NV

About The Position

The Senior Designer operates with minimal supervision while completing project designs and submittals. The role requires familiarity with SFS quality documents, procedures, and work instructions related to design. The position designs automatic sprinkler systems and supports projects through approvals, fabrication, installation, and close-out. It also assists with design reviews and trains design trainees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
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.
Construction experience.
Mechanical aptitude and basic and advanced math skills.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English with employees and customers.
Ability to operate a computer and use Microsoft Office.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Ability to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and background-screening requirements, which may include customer-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with HydraCAD and/or other CAD software.

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 (AHJ) and handle subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.
Participate in coordination meetings with contractors and design kick-off meetings.
Prepare fabrication lists for the pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials for jobs.
Perform field surveys to ensure designs are appropriate for structures.
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 where related safety documentation is located 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.