Sprinkler Designer

Mechanical Solutions Inc.•Atlanta, GA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Fire Sprinkler Designer, you will be responsible for designing fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. This role involves creating detailed drawings and representations of sprinkler systems using drawing and drafting tools, which will serve as a guide for construction teams. The designer will manage the initial planning of projects, including scheduling, creating material stock lists, analyzing changes, and problem-solving. Close coordination with the project team throughout the project lifecycle is essential.

Requirements

Construction Management degree, mechanical engineering degree or applicable other degree from a technical school or college
NICET certification required. Either “In Training”, or NICET Level I, II, III, or IV certified.
Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD and HydraCAD, or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software
Three years of experience in commercial, industrial, and residential fire sprinkler design is required
Detail-oriented and skilled in free-hand and mechanical lettering and drawings
Willing to coordinate and work well with others
Possess excellent communication skills-written and verbal
Willing to pass a post-offer drug test, background and reference check

Responsibilities

Review construction contract documents and coordinate with sub-contractors and General Contractor/owner to gather the required information to design the project’s sprinkler system
Through use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities
Perform job site surveys
Evaluate project specification and coordinate system designs with architects and contractors
Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD or HydraCAD type programs
Create stock list for all material required throughout the project working closely with suppliers and fabricators
Perform hydraulic calculations
Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure company is meeting customers’ expectations
Coordinate with other departments within office to ensure proper handover of job information
Continually monitor progress of projects; review reports to ensure compliance with schedule and budgetary guidelines
Assist/lead field crews with design related items during installation phase of the project
Report to owner and general contractor about progress and any necessary modifications required