Fire Sprinkler Designer
Cosco Fire Protection, Brea, CA, United States
Summary
Uses CAD equipment to provide support to the Engineering department by preparing routine layouts of fire sprinkler systems, detail drawings, assembly drawings, sketches and diagrams. Details to include all views and dimensions necessary for installation. Makes copies of drawings and maintains information regarding changes in the database. Makes simple decisions but refers most questions or problems to lead designers or chief engineer. Solid understanding of drafting techniques and familiarity with design and fire sprinkler terminology. Mechanical aptitude with ability to complete basic mathematical calculations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Design fire protection sprinkler systems with as much accuracy and detail as possible to enable the field installation to be completed with as few design errors as possible.
Review work orders and procedural manuals to determine critical dimensions of design and design fire protection sprinkler systems within allocated hours for each job.
Calculate figures to convert design dimensions to resizing dimensions specified for subsequent production, layout and installation processes.
Submit design plans to proper department leadership for approval and obtain permits as required. Confer with engineering and design staff to determine design modifications and enter editing information into the computer.
Key in specified information to produce graphic representation (hard copy) of design for review and approval by engineering and design staff.
Make final sketches of proposed drawings, checking dimensions of parts, materials to be used, relation of one part to another, and relation of various parts to the whole structure or project.
Make revisions to size, shape and arrangement of parts to create practical design drawings.
Sketch rough layouts of system and compute angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, leverages and locations of holes.
Draft detailed multi‑view drawings of layout and systems.
Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies
Analytical – Collects and researches data.
Design – Applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.
Problem Solving – Works well in group problem‑solving situations.
Project Management – Communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and within budget.
Interpersonal Skills – Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication – Listens, clarifies, and participates in meetings.
Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; interprets written information.
Teamwork – Contributes to positive team spirit; prioritizes team success.
Ethics – Treats people with respect and works with integrity.
Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions.
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
Professionalism – Treats others with respect regardless of status; accepts responsibility for actions.
Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance.
Quantity – Completes work in a timely manner.
Adaptability – Deals with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality – Consistently present and on time.
Dependability – Follows instructions and meets commitments.
Initiative – Volunteers readily; asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation – Displays creative thinking and presents ideas effectively.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience – One year certificate from college or technical school or 5 to 15 years related experience and/or training in the design of fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm, water, foam and gas delivery systems, or equivalent combination.
Language Skills – Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; present information effectively in one‑on‑one and small group settings to customers, clients, and employees.
Mathematical Skills – Calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; apply basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability – Apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form; solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills – Knowledge of CAD design software and Microsoft Office products, including word processing software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – NICET Level 1 Certification is a plus.
Other Skills and Abilities – Read blueprints for fire sprinkler layout; make technical presentations to customers; sound working knowledge of NFPA 13 and related codes; prefer survey skills and understanding of construction coordination process.
Physical Demands and Work Environment – Regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands, finger, handle, feel, and reach; lift up to 25 pounds; close vision, color vision, and depth perception; quiet noise level.
Cosco Fire Protection provides excellent wages and company benefits to qualified applicants. Cosco Fire Protection, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, marital status, domestic‑partner status, religious creed, medical/physical/mental condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, or age. NOTE: A drug screen and criminal background check may be required for Cosco applicants.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Design fire protection sprinkler systems with as much accuracy and detail as possible to enable the field installation to be completed with as few design errors as possible.
Review work orders and procedural manuals to determine critical dimensions of design and design fire protection sprinkler systems within allocated hours for each job.
Calculate figures to convert design dimensions to resizing dimensions specified for subsequent production, layout and installation processes.
Submit design plans to proper department leadership for approval and obtain permits as required. Confer with engineering and design staff to determine design modifications and enter editing information into the computer.
Key in specified information to produce graphic representation (hard copy) of design for review and approval by engineering and design staff.
Make final sketches of proposed drawings, checking dimensions of parts, materials to be used, relation of one part to another, and relation of various parts to the whole structure or project.
Make revisions to size, shape and arrangement of parts to create practical design drawings.
Sketch rough layouts of system and compute angles, weights, surface areas, dimensions, radii, clearances, tolerances, leverages and locations of holes.
Draft detailed multi‑view drawings of layout and systems.
Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies
Analytical – Collects and researches data.
Design – Applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.
Problem Solving – Works well in group problem‑solving situations.
Project Management – Communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and within budget.
Interpersonal Skills – Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication – Listens, clarifies, and participates in meetings.
Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; interprets written information.
Teamwork – Contributes to positive team spirit; prioritizes team success.
Ethics – Treats people with respect and works with integrity.
Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions.
Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
Professionalism – Treats others with respect regardless of status; accepts responsibility for actions.
Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance.
Quantity – Completes work in a timely manner.
Adaptability – Deals with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality – Consistently present and on time.
Dependability – Follows instructions and meets commitments.
Initiative – Volunteers readily; asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation – Displays creative thinking and presents ideas effectively.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience – One year certificate from college or technical school or 5 to 15 years related experience and/or training in the design of fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm, water, foam and gas delivery systems, or equivalent combination.
Language Skills – Read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; present information effectively in one‑on‑one and small group settings to customers, clients, and employees.
Mathematical Skills – Calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; apply basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning Ability – Apply common sense to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form; solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills – Knowledge of CAD design software and Microsoft Office products, including word processing software.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – NICET Level 1 Certification is a plus.
Other Skills and Abilities – Read blueprints for fire sprinkler layout; make technical presentations to customers; sound working knowledge of NFPA 13 and related codes; prefer survey skills and understanding of construction coordination process.
Physical Demands and Work Environment – Regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands, finger, handle, feel, and reach; lift up to 25 pounds; close vision, color vision, and depth perception; quiet noise level.
Cosco Fire Protection provides excellent wages and company benefits to qualified applicants. Cosco Fire Protection, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity, marital status, domestic‑partner status, religious creed, medical/physical/mental condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, or age. NOTE: A drug screen and criminal background check may be required for Cosco applicants.
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