Fire Sprinkler Designer

About the role

Build your career with Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, a leading provider of fire, life safety, and security solutions. As a Fire Sprinkler Designer, you'll play a crucial role in designing and preparing layout drawings for fire sprinkler systems in various settings.

Responsibilities

• Apply fire protection codes and standards to the design of fire sprinkler systems, water supplies, pumps, standpipes, foam systems, and water storage tanks.
• Read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP blueprints/PDFs, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Develop working layouts and final master drawings, coordinating with engineers/consultants and other personnel.
• Coordinate and monitor aspects of production, including fabrication, installation issues, and inspection comments.
• Design automatic fire sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire pumps, and underground systems.
• Analyze hydraulic calculations, plot plans, and stock-list/fabricate material for the job site.
• Prepare proposal documents, technical data, and maintenance manuals.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes (NFPA, local/state fire codes, building codes).
• Provide information to supervisors and co-workers by telephone, in written form, email, and/or in person.
• Analyze information and evaluate the results to solve problems and choose cost-effective and material-efficient solutions.
• Walk sites for site surveys, requiring long periods of standing and climbing/descending ladders/steps.
• Assist with the preparation of proposal documents, technical data, and maintenance manuals.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in fire sprinkler design and AutoCAD.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and computer-aided design (CAD) software—Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Navisworks, AutoSPRINK, BIM 360.
• Understanding of mathematics and physics relevant to design and hydraulics.
• NICET certification (Level II or higher) in Water-Based Systems Layout preferred.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Fire Protection Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Skills: Strong understanding of fire protection codes, hydraulic calculations, and CAD software.

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and career development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Pay

$30.00 - $60.00/hr. based on experience

Schedule

Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Benefits & Perks

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and career development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.