Fire Sprinkler Designer

Massachusetts, USA

Req ID: 785
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Why work with us?

At Impact Fire, we are a group of hardworking, dedicated fire protection professionals committed to protecting lives and property from fire. Our cohesive team spirit and customer service-oriented culture are expressed in all that we do. We operate with the belief that every team member plays a critical role in our success. We operate in 30+ district office locations across the United States, supporting industries ranging from retail and healthcare to education and restaurants.

Please text “ImpactFire” to 512-722-7592 to connect with Ember, Impact Fire’s Recruiting Assistant, to learn more about this position and the company.

Benefits of joining Impact Fire Services

When you join Impact Fire you will receive:

  • Competitive compensation

  • Career Advancement Opportunities

  • Competitive benefits, including healthcare, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off and holidays

  • Company paid short and long-term disability

  • Immediately vested in our 401(k) company match

  • Exceptional guidance and support from our managers

  • Collaborative culture & environment

  • Robust training opportunities with company reimbursement upon achieving required licensing

  • Apprenticeship programs for fire sprinkler, fire alarm and inspection positions

  • Opportunity to work alongside some of the best talent in the fire protection industry

This individual will design; coordinate, and possibly project manage the fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. The candidate will engineer, design, and create the finished representation for the sprinkler systems using, applicable NFPA 13 codes, drawing, and computer aided 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 connected 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 professional engineer on staff, project manager, project superintendent, and sales representative will be required throughout the duration of the project.

(Will consider an entry level Engineering degreed candidate and will provide training)

Requirements:

  • Applicable engineering degree from a technical school or college

  • NICET certification or willingness to train for NICET certification is a plus

  • Working knowledge with AutoCAD required.

  • Experience in HydraCAD, SprinkCAD, 3D SOLIDWORKS, BIM, or REVIT design modeling is a plus

  • Willingness to participate in company sponsored training for specialized sprinkler system layout software.

  • Project management experience in the construction industry is a plus

  • Proven ability and track record of performing work in a timely manner and meeting deadlines

  • Experience in commercial. industrial, and residential design

  • Experience with piping or mechanical system design and/or coordination.

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

  • Thorough use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities

  • Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD or HydraCAD type programs

  • Create stock list for all material required throughout the project

  • Perform hydraulic calculations for fire sprinkler systems

  • Maintain historical design records for future use and as-built record documents.

  • Develop positive relationships with customers to ensure company is meeting customers’ expectations

  • Coordinate with other departments within office to ensure proper handover of job information

  • Perform Project Manager functions as required

  • Complete other assigned responsibilities as directed by immediate supervisor

Successful completion of a drug test and pre-employment background screening is required. MVR checks are required for all driving positions.

We look forward to talking with you about career opportunities with Impact Fire Services. For consideration, please apply on-line.

Employment with an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) including disability/veterans.

Other details

  • Pay Type Salary

Req #785

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Apply#: 10779