Designer

Job Summary

The Designer position responsible for operating with minimal supervision while completing project designs and submittals. Expected to be very familiar with SFS’s quality documents, procedures, and work instructions as they related to the design function.

About the Role

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. Prepare and submit final job close-out documents after final acceptance testing. Understand and follow SFS’s Safety program, SDS book, Hazardous communication program, policies and procedures. Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner. Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of latest technology, codes, and standards changes.

Responsibilities

• Design automatic sprinkler systems including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems using working knowledge of fire sprinkler codes.
• 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.

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 and/or other CAD software, preferred.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• 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.

About Us

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, Affirmative Action employer. 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.

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