Safety Specialist

S&S Midwest Fire Protection is seeking a detail-oriented Fire Sprinkler Designer to design and develop fire protection sprinkler systems in compliance with applicable codes and project requirements. As a member of the team, you will contribute your talents and energies to improve the environment and quality of the company, as well as its services, with opportunities to grow and enhance your career.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed fire sprinkler system designs using software such as Revit and AutoSprink.
• Design fire sprinkler systems to meet the requirements of the AHJ, State Building Codes, and NFPA Standards.
• Hydraulically calculate fire protection systems using the most recent hydraulics software.
• Review and interpret architectural, structural, MEP, and civil drawings.
• Manage all aspects of the project design from conception to completion.
• Coordinate fire sprinkler projects using the latest 3D BIM modeling software and techniques such as Navisworks.
• Collaborate with project teams during the construction phase to resolve design issues and provide technical support.
• Communicate with MEP contractors and general contractors for final design coordination.
• Prepare submittal packages including permit drawing sets, material & equipment manuals, and final as-built drawings.
• Stock list/order all material for sprinkler systems from the completed/coordinated designs for fabrication and on-time delivery.
• Perform field surveys, water flow tests, job site visits, and gather feedback from the field to aid in design/installation accuracy.
• Assist sales/estimating team with preliminary site surveys, hydraulic calculations, pricing change orders, reviewing RFIs, estimating design labor on projects, and design technical support.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of engineering principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Revit is a plus (training will be provided if necessary).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.