Fire Sprinkler Designer ll

About the role

VSC Fire & Security is seeking a Sprinkler Designer II to join their team in Baltimore, Maryland. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of experience with AutoCAD or SprinkCAD, or a background in mathematics. This position offers excellent pay ranging from $30.00 to $40.00 and up based on experience, along with benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings account, company-paid life insurance, employee apparel program, long-term disability insurance, and more.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and submit Fire Protection drawings, hydraulic calculations, seismic brace calculations, and material/equipment schedules.
• Stock list projects for fabrication and approve fabrication quotes.
• Integrate other mechanical systems to ensure successful coordination with the fire suppression system and recognize potential conflicts with other trades.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA standards and insurance requirements as well as all fire and building code requirements.
• Provide updates to purchasing as installation schedule or change orders require modifications to meet installation schedule and deadlines and other requirements.
• Communicate with Design Manager and Field Superintendent to review design, installation and testing of devices and systems throughout the project.
• Produce shop list utilizing computer software for fabrication of system piping.
• Assist and fill in for Design Manager and help train less experienced designers as necessary.
• Responsible for the layout of sprinkler system drawings utilizing available information from the contract's defined scope of the project, architectural drawings, job specifications, site surveys, and relevant NFPA, IBC, and local building codes.
• Responsible for all aspects of the design layout, field checking, fabrication listing, material equipment submittals, hydraulic calculations, applicable installation requirements, and close out procedures.
• Maintain proper Risk Management and Safety procedures on all job sites per VSC policies.

Requirements

• Three to five years of experience with AutoCAD or SprinkCAD or background in mathematics.
• Ability to review architectural drawings, mechanical, site, structural and complete site surveys, and research essential information as required for structural and mechanical elements.
• Ability to exercise a high level of autonomy in organizing, planning, and prioritizing multiple projects to meet individual deadlines with exceptional attention to detail and communication skills.
• Monitor and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to pass various background checks.
• Reliable transportation, valid State Driver's License with acceptable driving record for use of company vehicle.
• Desirable (but not required): NICET Level III or IV, or equivalent experience, Associate or bachelor’s degree in drafting (AutoCAD), Texas Candidates: RME-G.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass various background checks.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD or SprinkCAD.
• Experience with hydraulic calculations and seismic brace calculations.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of NFPA standards and building codes.

Benefits

• Excellent pay range from $30.00 to $40.00 and up based on experience.
• Overtime eligibility.
• Paid vacation and company holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees.
• Employee apparel program.
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Bonus for referring new employees.
• Parental leave for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Boot Allowance.
• NICET certification test reimbursement.
• Opportunities for training and advancement.
• All needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided.

Pay

• $30.00 - $40.00 and up based on experience.

Schedule

• Not specified.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and company holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for you and your family.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees.
• Employee apparel program.
• Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
• Bonus for referring new employees.
• Parental leave for full-time employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Boot Allowance.
• NICET certification test reimbursement.
• Opportunities for training and advancement.
• All needed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided.