Fire Protection Senior Designer

We are a nationally recognized fire protection company that engineers fabricates and installs fire sprinkler systems and alarms for structures including commercial buildings government buildings healthcare facilities high-rise condominiums and mixed-use projects.

Northstar is seeking a Fire Sprinkler Designer who will design Fire Protection Systems for all types of projects. You will design layouts using AutoCAD/HydraCAD and create hydraulic calculations and pipe lists for pre-fabrication.

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• Responsible for designing and the layout of Fire Sprinkler systems
• Read analyze and interpret contract documents including all disciplines of construction drawings and specifications
• Write plan coordinate and make presentations to individuals and groups
• Work with and comprehend mathematical concepts including hydraulic calculations and project cost analysis
• Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction
• Provide fire sprinkler designs with AutoCAD HydraCAD and AutoSPRINK
• Responsible for BIM modeling and field surveying
• Provide lists for fabrication and coordinate between the trades
• Other duties as assigned

• Associate or Technical Degree in a technical or business discipline preferred or equivalent experience. Examples include: Architectural Civil
• Fire Protection design experience preferred
• NICET certification preferred
• AutoCad experience and/or Hydratec Experience preferred
• Valid drivers license and excellent driving record
• Excellent communicator self-motivated individual with great organizational skills
• Only applicants who possess the minimum qualifications will be considered
• Regular and reliable attendance including the ability to work extended hours and weekends as required

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