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Pye-Barker Fire & Safety

Fire Sprinkler Designer

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, Pleasanton, California, United States, 94566

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Overview

Make a difference protect lives and achieve your dreams. Build your career with the industry-leading fire life safety and security company. Responsibilities

Apply fire protection codes and standards to design fire sprinkler systems, water supplies, pumps, standpipes, foam systems and water storage tanks. Read and interpret architectural, structural and MEP blueprints, PDFs, technical drawings, schematics and computer‑generated reports. Perform preliminary and advanced work in developing working layouts and final master drawings. Coordinate with engineers, consultants and other personnel to layout code‑compliant fire sprinkler systems. Monitor aspects of production including fabrication, installation issues and inspection comments. Design automatic fire sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps and underground systems. Analyze hydraulic calculations, plot plans and stock‑list/fabricate material for the job site. Assist in preparing proposal documents and technical data such as test procedures, reports and maintenance manuals. Ensure designs comply with applicable codes (NFPA, local / state fire codes, building codes). Communicate with supervisors and co‑workers by telephone, written form, email and in person. Solve problems and select cost‑effective and material‑efficient solutions. Conduct site surveys and perform site inspections. Other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree in engineering drafting or related field is preferred. 3 years of experience in fire sprinkler design and AutoCAD. Experience using Microsoft Office and CAD software (Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks, AutoSPRINK BIM 360). Basic understanding of mathematics and physics relevant to design and hydraulics. NICET certification (Level II or higher) in Water‑Based Systems Layout is preferred. Physical Requirements

Job duties could require walking, standing for long periods, climbing and descending ladders/steps for site surveys. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects. The work also requires balancing, climbing, grasping, hearing, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, repetitive motion, speaking, talking and visual acuity. Pay Rate

$30.00 - $45.00 hourly DOE Benefits and Perks

Excellent pay Medical, dental, vision Company paid life insurance Company paid short‑term disability 401K with employer match Paid vacation and company holidays Training and Career Development Employer

Pye‑Barker Fire and Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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