Residential Fire Sprinkler Designer- Entry Level
Annapolis, MD - USA
Job Summary
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The Fire Sprinkler Designer will design and prepare layout drawings for fire sprinkler systems in residential settings. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of fire protection codes hydraulic calculations and CAD software. The Fire Sprinkler Designer will work closely with project managers engineers contractors and other partners to ensure all systems meet safety standards and client requirements.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Apply fire protection codes and standards to the design of fire sprinkler
systems.
Read and interpret Architectural Structural and MEP blueprints/PDFs technical drawings schematics and computer-generated reports.
Perform preliminary and advanced work in development of working layouts and final drawings.
Confer with engineers/consultants or other personnel to layout a code-compliant fire sprinkler system.
Perform and analyze hydraulic calculations plot plans and stock-list/fabricate material for the job site.
Ensure designs comply with applicable codes (NFPA local/state fire codes building codes).
Walk sites for site surveys where there may be long periods of standing as well as climbing and descending of ladders/steps
Other duties as assigned by management.
Education/Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
6 months plus years of experience in fire sprinkler design and AutoCAD.
Experience using Microsoft Office and computer aided design (CAD) software is s preferred not required.
Basic understanding of mathematics and physics relevant to design and hydraulics.
Other Duties:
Adheres to the Code of Conduct Confidentiality Agreement and Company Safety Policy.
Performs other duties as assigned:
Physical Requirements:
Job duties could require walking and standing for periods of time climbing and descending ladders/steps for site surveys.
While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand walk use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands or arms stoop kneel crouch or crawl and is occasionally required to lift and/or move heavy objects.
The work also requires the following physical abilities in order to perform the essential job functions: balancing climbing grasping hearing mental acuity pulling pushing repetitive motion speaking talking and visual acuity.
Benefits and Perks:
Excellent pay
Medical dental vision
Company paid life insurance
Company paid short-term disability
401K with employer match
Paid vacation and company holidays
Training and Career Development
Company vehicle (if job applicable)
Immediate qualification for theALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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