Fire Sprinkler Designer 1 - Aero Automatic Sprinkler Company

Requisition ID: 179187

Job Level: Entry Level

Home District/Group: Aero Automatic Jet Pipe District

Department: Drafting & Design

Market: Building

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview

The Designer will learn to understand and identify building hazards, select system components, and develop design layouts for all types of building construction. The work includes generating and managing detailed fire protection system designs that meet the applicable codes and standards, creation of shop drawings, performing hydraulic calculations, product selection and submittal documents.

District Overview

Aero Automatic Sprinkler Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit, is one of the largest fire sprinkler contractors in the Southwest. Founded in 1985 in Phoenix, AZ, Aero offers a variety of services including design, 3-D modeling, installation and more. We are committed to all aspects of the fire protection business: sprinklers, service inspection and testing, and fire alarm. Aero handles all sizes of work from service calls and inspections to full installations.

Location

The Fire Sprinkler Designer 1 Position is based out of main office in Phoenix, Arizona or our area office in Denver, Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Design automatic fire sprinkler systems (wet, dry, foam, and fire pumps)
• Compile and prepare plan submittals (shop drawings) and material submittals for review by architects, engineers, clients, and authorities having jurisdiction
• Coordinate sprinkler design with existing structure and other MEP subcontractors
• Communicate with Sales, Estimating and other departments to optimize design efficiency for fabrication and installation of systems
• Perform hydraulic calculations for fire sprinkler systems
• Detail the design for fabrication and prepare installation drawings
• Prepare “as-built” drawings for in-house archive and client files
• Other job duties as assigned
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or a recent graduate in a Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Engineering or Construction Management, OR an equivalent combination of education and related work experience
• High level of self-discipline, motivation, and ability to operate in a team environment
• Attention to detail to get the job done right the first time
• Sound organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity
• Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in a wide-ranging climates and environments.
  
  
  

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance
• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
  
  
  

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.