Fire Sprinkler Designer
Summit Fire Protection, Madison, WI, United States
Job Description
The Fire Sprinkler Designer position is responsible for operating with minimal supervision while completing project designs and submittals. Expected to be very familiar with SFP’s quality documents, procedures, and work instructions as they related to the design function.
Essential Job Duties
Design automatic sprinkler systems including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems using working knowledge of fire sprinkler codes.
Perform hydraulic calculations for each design.
Prepare submittal packages to send to (AHJ) Authority Having Jurisdiction and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.
Participate in coordination meetings with contractor.
Participate in design kick off meetings.
With assistance from the Design Manager, a Senior Sprinkler Designer, or others, prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials for job.
With assistance from the Design Manager, a Senior Sprinkler Designer, or others, perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure.
Assist field personnel with design related installation issues.
Prepare and submit final job close-out documents after final acceptance testing.
Understand and follow SFP’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures.
Employee must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.
Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes.
Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications Education, Training, Certifications
HS Diploma or equivalent required.
NICET II or NICET III and/or state required certification required. Equivalent experience will be considered assuming individual pursues NICET education.
Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements
1-2 years’ experience as sprinkler designer, required.
Construction experience, Mechanical aptitude, basic and advanced math skills, required.
Communication Skills
Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
Systems And Software Skills
Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required.
Familiarity with HydraCad, SprinkCAD and/or other CAD software, preferred.
Other Qualifications
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
Must be able to comply with SFP’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.
Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift
Work Environment Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with other. Employees will occasionally be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Employee will be occasionally required to wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.
Benefits
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Aff
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.
Summit Fire Protection participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Fire Protection is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
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Essential Job Duties
Design automatic sprinkler systems including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems using working knowledge of fire sprinkler codes.
Perform hydraulic calculations for each design.
Prepare submittal packages to send to (AHJ) Authority Having Jurisdiction and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.
Participate in coordination meetings with contractor.
Participate in design kick off meetings.
With assistance from the Design Manager, a Senior Sprinkler Designer, or others, prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendor and requisition materials for job.
With assistance from the Design Manager, a Senior Sprinkler Designer, or others, perform field surveys to ensure design is appropriate for structure.
Assist field personnel with design related installation issues.
Prepare and submit final job close-out documents after final acceptance testing.
Understand and follow SFP’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures.
Employee must know where all related safety documentation is at all times on each project.
Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes.
Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications Education, Training, Certifications
HS Diploma or equivalent required.
NICET II or NICET III and/or state required certification required. Equivalent experience will be considered assuming individual pursues NICET education.
Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements
1-2 years’ experience as sprinkler designer, required.
Construction experience, Mechanical aptitude, basic and advanced math skills, required.
Communication Skills
Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.
Systems And Software Skills
Ability to operate a computer, use Microsoft Office required.
Familiarity with HydraCad, SprinkCAD and/or other CAD software, preferred.
Other Qualifications
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
Must be able to comply with SFP’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.
Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift
Work Environment Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with other. Employees will occasionally be required to work outside, and be exposed to hot/cold temperatures, dust, fumes, chemicals, electrical hazards and noise. Employee will be occasionally required to wear all appropriate personal protective equipment, as required by company safety policies while visiting locations.
Benefits
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan with Company Match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Long-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Additional Voluntary Ancillary Benefits such as Accident and Hospital Indemnity
Life Insurance for Team Members and Dependents
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Aff
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.
Summit Fire Protection participates in E-Verify & in alignment with our commitment to safety, we promote a drug-free workplace. Summit Fire Protection is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
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