Design - Sprinkler

Summit Companies•Reno, NV

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Designer position is responsible for operating with minimal supervision while completing project designs and submittals. The role requires a thorough understanding of SFS’s quality documents, procedures, and work instructions as they relate to the design function. This position involves designing automatic sprinkler systems, performing hydraulic calculations, preparing submittal packages, and coordinating with various stakeholders.

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent required.
NICET II or NICET III and/or state required certification required.
1-2 years’ experience as sprinkler designer, required.
Construction experience, required.
Mechanical aptitude, required.
Basic and advanced math skills, required.
Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent experience will be considered assuming individual pursues NICET education.
Familiarity with HydraCad and/or other CAD software, preferred.
Customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement may apply to background screening.

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 to send to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.
Participate in coordination meetings with contractors.
Participate in design kick-off meetings.
Prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendors and requisition materials for the job, with assistance.
Perform field surveys to ensure the design is appropriate for the structure, with assistance.
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.
Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of the latest technology, codes, and standards changes.
Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
Other duties may be assigned.