What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Protection Designer position at ACCO Engineered Systems?
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for the delivery of BIM and CAD design services for fire protection systems such as Wet, Dry, and Pre-action.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Able to execute project design responsibilities with little supervision
Sizing and layout of equipment and distribution systems such as sprinkler heads and piping
Perform hydraulic calculations, selection and layout of equipment, and piping system design for fire sprinkler systems
Create spool drawings that are clearly labeled and accurately dimensioned for construction feasibility and pre-fabrication
Assist in the development of the systems submittals and approval process thereof
Assist with coordination of design and installation in new construction and retrofit projects with project management and field staff
Field engineering: assist with project execution, site surveys, trade coordination, scheduling, document management and problem solving, as required
Setup and model 2D/3D drawings using AutoCAD, AutoSPRINK, and other BIM software
Manage time to meet project schedules and task deadlines
Manage files on share sites, network servers, and software platforms
Process and manage backgrounds provided by trade partners
Use Bluebeam or other drawing markup tools to coordinate changes with designers and engineers
Check completed work for quality, clarity, and use of ACCO BIM standards
Prepare project-deliverable packages for transmittal/submission
Communicate design and constructability issues/challenges with project team
Effectively and professionally communicate and foster collaboration with colleagues and project team members
Apply training and project experience, and demonstrate constant improvement of technical abilities
Other duties as assigned by Manager
Position Requirements (Work Experience, Skills, Licenses, Etc.)
Proficient basic computer software skills (Windows Explorer, Word, Excel, Gmail)
Working knowledge and/or experience with BIM software such as AutoCAD and AutoSPRINK
Required
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent
3 years of experience in a similar role
Desired
Technical associate or bachelor’s Degree preferred
NICET I certification or higher preferred
ACCO Competencies
Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
Perseverance: Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
People Skills: Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people’s strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives.
Communication: Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
Big Picture: Understands and contributes to the organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives.
Execution: Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
No direct reports
Hours
This is a non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. Work hours begin and end between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm with a one-hour break for lunch and two breaks. Eight hours per day is required and other occasional overtime may be necessary for business needs
Physical Demands
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee is regularly required to walk and sit.
This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.
Competitive Wages
$34.13 to $43.02 per hour. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.
#ACCO
About Us
Why join ACCO? ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934, owners and builders have selected ACCO to design, install, and maintain more than 250,000 mechanical projects. ACCO is dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance and service of commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems. Whether your project is a low or high-rise office building, a shopping mall, hospital, semi-conductor fabrication facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant…ACCO can design, build, install, and maintain a mechanical system to meet your needs.
Here at ACCO, we are a part of something bigger. Just ask our customers: California Academy of Sciences, L.A. Live, and San Francisco 49ers Stadium. While we have been around for 80 years, we continue to grow at a dynamic pace. And we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.
What's great about working at ACCO is that we’re a big enough company to be the leader in HVAC mechanical contracting in California and the Southwest U.S., but as a 100% employee-owned ESOP, we’re a private company with a family-oriented feel. Several of our employees have worked at ACCO for twenty-five, thirty, and even over forty years! Together, the employees of ACCO are comprised of intelligent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial team members who put customers first and enjoy what they do.
ACCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AA M/F/V/D.
We proudly hire U.S. Military Veterans, and those qualified are encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.|Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
ACCO will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position is responsible for the delivery of BIM and CAD design services for fire protection systems such as Wet, Dry, and Pre-action.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Able to execute project design responsibilities with little supervision
Sizing and layout of equipment and distribution systems such as sprinkler heads and piping
Perform hydraulic calculations, selection and layout of equipment, and piping system design for fire sprinkler systems
Create spool drawings that are clearly labeled and accurately dimensioned for construction feasibility and pre-fabrication
Assist in the development of the systems submittals and approval process thereof
Assist with coordination of design and installation in new construction and retrofit projects with project management and field staff
Field engineering: assist with project execution, site surveys, trade coordination, scheduling, document management and problem solving, as required
Setup and model 2D/3D drawings using AutoCAD, AutoSPRINK, and other BIM software
Manage time to meet project schedules and task deadlines
Manage files on share sites, network servers, and software platforms
Process and manage backgrounds provided by trade partners
Use Bluebeam or other drawing markup tools to coordinate changes with designers and engineers
Check completed work for quality, clarity, and use of ACCO BIM standards
Prepare project-deliverable packages for transmittal/submission
Communicate design and constructability issues/challenges with project team
Effectively and professionally communicate and foster collaboration with colleagues and project team members
Apply training and project experience, and demonstrate constant improvement of technical abilities
Other duties as assigned by Manager
Position Requirements (Work Experience, Skills, Licenses, Etc.)
Proficient basic computer software skills (Windows Explorer, Word, Excel, Gmail)
Working knowledge and/or experience with BIM software such as AutoCAD and AutoSPRINK
Required
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent
3 years of experience in a similar role
Desired
Technical associate or bachelor’s Degree preferred
NICET I certification or higher preferred
ACCO Competencies
Proactivity/Initiative: Recognizes what needs to be done and accomplishes it in a manner appropriate for one’s level/position and with minimal supervision.
Perseverance: Shows wherewithal to fight for difficult goals despite challenges and to bounce back from adversity.
Motivation/Dedication: Commits to excellence in pursuing unselfish goals. Initiates action with collective goals, takes responsibility, and shows personal humility.
Technical Curiosity/Willingness to Learn: Interest in seeking out new experiences, knowledge, and candid feedback; demonstrating an openness to learning and change.
Insight: The ability to gather and make sense of information that suggests new possibilities.
Engagement: Shows a knack for using emotion and logic to communicate a persuasive vision and connect with people.
People Skills: Is approachable and gains the mutual trust and respect of others. Understands people’s strengths & weaknesses and actively seeks to understand other perspectives.
Communication: Fosters open, honest, candid and respectful communication. Effectively assesses, defines and communicates issues in a timely manner, both written and verbal.
Teamwork: The ability to effectively work toward common goals with others by supporting, encouraging, and sharing information in an authentic and approachable manner.
Big Picture: Understands and contributes to the organizations’ short- and long-term business strategy. On a personal level has independently developed a vision for short- and long-term career success.
Problem-Solver: Ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems in support of personnel, group, department, or organizational objectives.
Execution: Effectively takes a vision and translates into action by including the right people. Identify and remove barriers, when possible, to achieve results. Demonstrates appropriate compromise, effective time management, prioritization practices and holds team members (including themselves) accountable for their performance/conduct.
- Professionalism: Respectfully observes and challenges the status quo with intent for improvement. Can take direction, accept feedback, and take full responsibility for his/her actions. Lead by example through positive influence and ethical leadership with consideration of the entire organization.
No direct reports
Hours
This is a non-exempt position from Monday through Friday. Work hours begin and end between 7:00 am and 4:00 pm with a one-hour break for lunch and two breaks. Eight hours per day is required and other occasional overtime may be necessary for business needs
Physical Demands
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
The employee may regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Distance vision.
The auditory/hearing abilities required by the job include the ability to hear customers calling by telephone.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods, stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee is regularly required to walk and sit.
This individual must be a responsible person and regular attendance is required.
Competitive Wages
$34.13 to $43.02 per hour. Applicants please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation.
#ACCO
About Us
Why join ACCO? ACCO Engineered Systems is one of the largest mechanical contractors in the country. Since 1934, owners and builders have selected ACCO to design, install, and maintain more than 250,000 mechanical projects. ACCO is dedicated to the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance and service of commercial and industrial HVAC, refrigeration, plumbing, process piping, and building automation systems. Whether your project is a low or high-rise office building, a shopping mall, hospital, semi-conductor fabrication facility or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant…ACCO can design, build, install, and maintain a mechanical system to meet your needs.
Here at ACCO, we are a part of something bigger. Just ask our customers: California Academy of Sciences, L.A. Live, and San Francisco 49ers Stadium. While we have been around for 80 years, we continue to grow at a dynamic pace. And we are looking for talented individuals to join our team.
What's great about working at ACCO is that we’re a big enough company to be the leader in HVAC mechanical contracting in California and the Southwest U.S., but as a 100% employee-owned ESOP, we’re a private company with a family-oriented feel. Several of our employees have worked at ACCO for twenty-five, thirty, and even over forty years! Together, the employees of ACCO are comprised of intelligent, dedicated, and entrepreneurial team members who put customers first and enjoy what they do.
ACCO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AA M/F/V/D.
We proudly hire U.S. Military Veterans, and those qualified are encouraged to apply.
Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law.|Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
ACCO will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment.
Salary : $34 - $43