Designer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from an accredited school in engineering, architecture, or related discipline.
• Skillful use and understanding of Autodesk Revit/AutoCAD design software.
• Ability to read blueprints, construction drawings, and engineering drawings.
• High degree of analytical skill and ability.
• Must have valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes and NFPA Standards and the ability to apply these codes or identify alternatives and solutions to building code exceptions.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (M.S.) in fire protection engineering is preferred but not required.
• One to three years’ experience in the field of Fire Protection and/or Fire Alarm design.
• Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering exam is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and complete design layouts for fire alarm and fire protection systems, system specifications, and equipment selection.
• Prepare engineering studies, scope of work narratives, and due diligence reports for fire alarm and fire protection systems and analyze operation of existing systems.
• Produce sketches and system schematics for complicated design tasks such as layout of fire pump rooms, fire command center rooms in high-rise buildings, and clean agent gaseous fire suppression system design.
• Perform sprinkler system hydraulic calculations using HydraCalc software.
• Review Contractor’s shop drawings for Contract and Code compliance.
• Perform site surveys for documenting existing conditions of fire alarm and fire protection systems equipment in existing buildings.
• Perform construction site inspections for punch list items.
• Inform Project Managers and/or Department Director of changes to project design and/or scope that may impact project fee structure, project budget, and schedule.
• Understands relationships between engineering disciplines and coordination requirements.
• Actively promote and use Company design production standards.
• Manage multiple projects with efficiency and accuracy and multiple deadlines.
• Participate and contribute to a team effort, exchanging ideas and recommending improvements.
• Demonstrate adequate verbal and written communication skills.
• Attend client, construction, and fire official meetings as requested.
• Provide quality products on schedule.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Path to Partnership
• Student Debt Repayment Program
• Flexible & Hybrid Work Schedules
• Professional Development & Mentorship
• FE/PE exam support
• Structured training opportunities
• Competitive salaries
• PTO
• Health benefits
• Retirement benefits