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TW Constructors

System Designer (Fire Suppression)

TW Constructors, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63146

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About Us Fire Solutions, established in 2015, is dedicated to delivering high-quality and dependable fire suppression systems to its clients. With a collective experience of over 115 years, our team ensures that every aspect of our services, from materials and design to installation, meets the highest standards. Our commitment is to recruit top talent, ensuring we offer superior service to our clients. As a 100% Union MBE company, we specialize in design/build, installation, project management, and service. In 2019, the St. Louis Business Journal recognized Fire Solutions as one of the “50 Fastest Growing Companies.” Our sustained growth is a testament to our returning clients and committed team.

Fire Solutions, Inc. (FSI)

Location and type : St. Louis, MO • Full Time

The Role As a Fire Suppression System Designer you will design fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. You will design and create the finished representation for the sprinkler systems using drawing and drafting skills and tools. The drawings produced will be used as a guide by every other link in the chain of construction, both on-site and in the office. The designer will have responsibility for the initial planning of a project including scheduling of time, creating material stock listing, analyzing changes, and solving problems. Close coordination with the project team will be required throughout the life of the project.

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, Revit, AutoSPRINK, 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

Qualifications

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, Revit, AutoSPRINK, 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

Why Fire Solutions, Inc. Fire Solutions is committed to an inclusive and safe work environment that makes people feel connected and reach their full potential. We work with people who are committed to a diverse and welcoming environment that all can feel represented at every level of our Company. We strive to be leaders in the communities that we do business in and continue to grow year after year. If you are set to take your career to the next level, come join the Fire Solutions TEAM!

Career Advancement – Our company believes in promoting within

Benefits Package – Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, Life Insurance, and more

Headquarters Highlights – In-Office Gym, Personal Training Classes, Yoga, Massage Therapist, Game Room

Company Culture – Fun, lively work atmosphere, Work-Life Balance, Safety, Team Activities

FSI is one of the fastest-growing contractors in St. Louis

FSI is part of the largest MBE Construction Firm in St. Louis

FSI is ranked among top data center and healthcare construction firms by BD+C

FSI works on diverse, high-profile projects including data centers

FSI has job sites nationwide

Competitive benefits for employees and families

Join our exciting growth

No recruiter; we keep all applicants confidential

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive annual salary based on qualifications, skills, training, experience, and location

Discretionary annual bonus dependent on company performance and individual contribution

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, 401k, PTO, holidays, EAP, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, and more

Fire Solutions, Inc. is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category.

Fire Solutions, Inc. is a background screening, drug-free workplace. Both of these requirements will be a partial determinant of final result in hiring. Fire Solutions, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of Fire Solutions, Inc. without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of Fire Solutions, Inc.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Construction

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