Fire System Designer
ORR Protection, Louisville, KY, United States
Fire System Designer
Job Summary:
The Fire Systems Designer works for the ORR Protection team to layout and design fire suppression and fire alarm systems for installation at customer sites. Designers convert input data into installation drawings using CAD software and produce as‑built drawings after installation. They produce submittal packages for permitting, ensure the design meets manufacturer requirements, NFPA standards, and local code requirements, and assist field staff with technical information.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Uses computer‑assisted engineering and design software to perform engineering and design tasks.
Evaluates system designs to ensure they meet appropriate requirements including customer specifications, building codes, NFPA codes and standards, manufacturer manuals and bulletins, insurance carrier requirements or other applicable applications.
Prepares installation drawings that conform to input requirements and suggests changes to the contracted scope for improvements in reliability, price reduction, or missing scope.
Supports sales efforts through applications analysis and pre‑sales design work.
Supports the region the Designer works in by performing tasks requested.
Communicates via email and other electronic means regarding project information internally and outside the company.
Organizes workload and tasks autonomously and communicates the status of each task to supervisor/manager and internal customers on a regular basis.
Tracks work tasks using the company‑provided systems.
Organizes technical information for storage and retrieval by self and others.
Performs self‑review of completed designs as part of the quality control process and revises designs from feedback when received from the quality control reviewer of each project.
Attends required training courses related to job functions and for professional development, including travel to the classes.
Researches applications for fire systems and products and becomes familiar with new applications/products through active learning.
Performs field surveys to develop new designs, modify existing systems, or assist installation personnel in complex projects.
Interprets multiple types of trade drawings to coordinate between other trades.
Participates in the development of drawing standards and templates for new fire protection products.
Participates in engineering quality control activities.
Consistently exhibits company values including: integrity, cooperation, accountability and safety.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Experience
BS in engineering technology, electronics, or equivalent experience in related industry, preferred.
3 years' experience in the fire protection industry, required.
1-year experience in CAD, required.
Prior NICET certifications (any level, any discipline) are preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate professionally across a diverse group of audiences.
Ability to partner across functions to reach desired company goals.
Ability to perform on sites safely and obtain the necessary safety certifications.
Work Environment
This position will report to the corporate office in Louisville, KY but remote applicants will be accepted providing they have a suitable place to work from home.
Overnight travel will be required up to 15% of the time for field visits.
Benefits
Excellent benefits including 401(K), health, life, dental, tuition reimbursement and numerous perks such as training and development.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Uses computer‑assisted engineering and design software to perform engineering and design tasks.
Evaluates system designs to ensure they meet appropriate requirements including customer specifications, building codes, NFPA codes and standards, manufacturer manuals and bulletins, insurance carrier requirements or other applicable applications.
Prepares installation drawings that conform to input requirements and suggests changes to the contracted scope for improvements in reliability, price reduction, or missing scope.
Supports sales efforts through applications analysis and pre‑sales design work.
Supports the region the Designer works in by performing tasks requested.
Communicates via email and other electronic means regarding project information internally and outside the company.
Organizes workload and tasks autonomously and communicates the status of each task to supervisor/manager and internal customers on a regular basis.
Tracks work tasks using the company‑provided systems.
Organizes technical information for storage and retrieval by self and others.
Performs self‑review of completed designs as part of the quality control process and revises designs from feedback when received from the quality control reviewer of each project.
Attends required training courses related to job functions and for professional development, including travel to the classes.
Researches applications for fire systems and products and becomes familiar with new applications/products through active learning.
Performs field surveys to develop new designs, modify existing systems, or assist installation personnel in complex projects.
Interprets multiple types of trade drawings to coordinate between other trades.
Participates in the development of drawing standards and templates for new fire protection products.
Participates in engineering quality control activities.
Consistently exhibits company values including: integrity, cooperation, accountability and safety.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Experience
BS in engineering technology, electronics, or equivalent experience in related industry, preferred.
3 years' experience in the fire protection industry, required.
1-year experience in CAD, required.
Prior NICET certifications (any level, any discipline) are preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to communicate professionally across a diverse group of audiences.
Ability to partner across functions to reach desired company goals.
Ability to perform on sites safely and obtain the necessary safety certifications.
Work Environment
This position will report to the corporate office in Louisville, KY but remote applicants will be accepted providing they have a suitable place to work from home.
Overnight travel will be required up to 15% of the time for field visits.
Benefits
Excellent benefits including 401(K), health, life, dental, tuition reimbursement and numerous perks such as training and development.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled.
#J-18808-Ljbffr