Fire Sprinkler Designer ll

The role

The Sprinkler Designer II will design, coordinate, and submit fire protection drawings, hydraulic calculations, and material schedules. This role involves integrating mechanical systems and ensuring compliance with NFPA and building codes.

What you will do

• 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.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA standards, insurance requirements, and fire and building code requirements.
• Provide updates to purchasing regarding installation schedules or change orders.
• Communicate with Design Manager and Field Superintendent to review design, installation and testing of devices and systems.
• Produce shop list utilizing computer software for fabrication of system piping.
• Assist and fill in for Design Manager and help train less experienced designers.
• Layout sprinkler system drawings using architectural drawings, job specifications, site surveys, and relevant codes.
• Maintain proper Risk Management and Safety procedures on all job sites.

Required qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to exercise a high level of autonomy in organizing, planning, and prioritizing multiple projects.
• 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.

Nice to have

• NICET Level III or IV, or equivalent experience.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in drafting (AutoCAD).
• Texas Candidates: RME-G

Benefits

• Overtime eligible
• 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

Before you apply

• Ability to pass various background checks.

About the company

VSC Fire & Security is a provider of fire protection and life-safety solutions across the Southeast. The company was founded in 1958 and focuses on quality craftsmanship and customer service.