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About the Role
The Sr. Designer position is responsible for operating with minimal supervision while completing project designs and submittals. This role requires familiarity with SFS’s quality documents, procedures, and work instructions related to the design function.
Responsibilities
- Design automatic sprinkler systems including fire pumps, tanks, wet, dry, pre-action, and deluge systems using working knowledge of fire sprinkler codes.
- Perform hydraulic calculations for each design.
- Prepare submittal packages to send to the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and subsequent correspondence to achieve design approval.
- Participate in coordination meetings with contractors.
- Participate in design kick-off meetings.
- Prepare fabrication lists for pipe fabrication vendors and requisition materials for jobs.
- Perform field surveys to ensure designs are appropriate for structures.
- Assist field personnel with design-related installation issues.
- 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.
- Periodically attend seminars or similar education/training sessions to stay abreast of the latest technology, codes, and standards changes.
- Communicate with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
- Assist the design manager with reviewing submittal drawings and fabrication lists to ensure accuracy.
- Train design trainees on all applicable aspects of fire protection design.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or equivalent required.
- NICET II or NICET III and/or state-required certification required.
- Equivalent experience will be considered assuming the individual pursues NICET education.
- 5-10 years’ experience as a sprinkler designer required.
- Construction experience required.
- Mechanical aptitude required.
- Basic and advanced math skills required.
- Ability to effectively read, write, and communicate in English with employees and customers.
- Ability to operate a computer and use Microsoft Office required.
- Familiarity with HydraCad and/or other CAD software preferred.
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required.
- Must be able to comply with SFS’s Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer-specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
Skills
- Fire sprinkler codes
- Hydraulic calculations
- Computer operation
- Microsoft Office
- HydraCad
- CAD software
Location
- Office setting
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5-10 years’ experience as sprinkler designer
- Sr. Designer
Education Level
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- NICET II or NICET III
- State required certification
Benefits
- Extensive training opportunities
- Career advancement
- Competitive pay
- Bonus opportunities
- Industry leading and affordable benefits package for eligible employees
- 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
About the Company
- The nation’s leading fire protection company.
- A growing and expanding team of industry experts.
- Summit Fire & Security, a subsidiary of SFP Holding, Inc. (Summit Companies), is a full-service provider for fire detection, suppression, and security with a full suite of capabilities that includes design, installation, testing, inspections, and maintenance.
- Serves customers across many verticals on a local, regional, and national scale.
- Proud of its well-deserved reputation for quality work completed by a talented and experienced installation workforce.
- A dynamic organization with endless growth opportunities spanning over 70 locations in more than 20 states.
- Consistently recognized for service excellence in the fire protection industry.
- Supports trade skills and workforce development by hosting Recognized Apprenticeships and on-the-job training (OJT) programs for new career-seekers.
- Many members of leadership chair NFPA code compliance committees, serve on regional safety boards, and support technical education in local schools.
- Supports employees in their professional development by offering continued development, training, and education by encouraging NICET and other career-advancing certifications.
- Offers reimbursement for certain career development programs in addition to potential bonuses for specific certifications.
- Continually strives to be the Employer of Choice for highly motivated team members who want to succeed in a high-growth environment.
- Encourages initiative, independence, diversity, and personal career growth.
- Demonstrates the combination of experience, knowledge, and customer service as the key to performance and achieving the goal of providing the highest quality fire protection services possible to protect lives and property.
- Participates in E-Verify.
- Promotes a drug-free workplace.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
- An Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer.
- An equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.