Fire Protection Designer

Fire Protection Designer

Engineering & Design

Summary/Objective:

Design Fire Protection Systems for all types of projects including Industrial, commercial, and residential.

Essential Functions:

• Designs layout of various types of fire protection systems including wet-pipe, dry-pipe, pre-action, and deluge fire suppression systems supported by domestic infrastructure, fire pumps, and storage tanks on a wide variety of projects types
• Interprets architectural drawings and specifications to develop complete fire protection submittal packages in accordance with the contract documents, building codes, and NFPA Standards
• Participates in BIM 3D Modeling coordination
• Performs hydraulic calculations
• Conducts field survey prior to fabrication
• Compiles stock lists, and prepares field installation drawings
• Prepares closeout documents
• Performs facility commissioning of fire protection systems and/or investigate system failures
• Assists field personnel in resolving design related installation issues
• Applies sound fire protection engineering principles to troubleshoot and solve client related issues
• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibility: No

Required:

• 2 - 3 years related design experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience (preferably in a construction environment)
• Must be able to complete design projects start to finish, while working independently
• Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and research skills, mechanical aptitude, and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD drafting software and HydraCAD sprinkler design software
• Experience with at least one 3D CADD program and BIM
• Proven examples of large contract work awarded during career
• Must have advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Must be able to pass post-offer pre-employment drug screen, and may be required to satisfactorily complete additional background checks as required (i.e. DMV, criminal history)
• Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
• Must be available to work assigned schedules

The work environment and physical demands required would be representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, and may include, but are not limited to the following:

Work Environment:

• Works in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment
• Position will require occasional visits to construction sites

Physical Demands:

• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopier, filing cabinets and fax machines

Travel:

• May require infrequent travel (typically not overnight)

Preferred:

• Field installation experience
• NICET Level III or higher preferred
• Knowledge of special suppression systems such as foam, water spray, water mist, clean agent, wet/dry chemical, and carbon dioxide a plus
• Revit experience
• Prior military experience
• HS diploma or GED equivalent

Richmond , VA

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