What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer position at Fire System Design Works?
DESIGN ENGINEER – FIRE SPRINKLER (On-site | Appleton, WI)
Do you have experience in water-based systems layout? Are you interested in joining a growing organization that is a design center of excellence? We may have a position for you!
Overview:
Fire System Design Works LLC, a division of Fireline Sprinkler LLC, is rapidly growing and looking to expand its team to include an additional Design Engineer in Appleton, WI. We are a leading provider of fire protection systems, with a rich history spanning over 30 years in the industry.
The Design Engineer is responsible for designing fire protection systems, conducting all steps to ensure quality and compliance, and coordinating with the department supervisor and applicable sales representative.
What you receive:
- An exciting opportunity where innovation meets impact!
- Competitive salary.
- Full benefit package including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance products as well as a 401k plan with match, PTO and holiday pay.
Design Engineer Responsibilities:
- Design commercial fire sprinkler systems for a wide range of industries
- Produce hydraulic calculations and system sizing for projects
- Use CAD in the design of fire protection systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as sales, purchasing, fabrication, installation, and service to ensure water-based fire sprinkler system designs meet customer needs, quality, safety standards, and project timelines
- Coordinate with engineers, contractors, and AJH’s independently
- Ensure design adheres to state and local standards for the design of water-based fire sprinkler systems
- Conduct construction site review/survey on buildings if needed.
- Submit plans to General Contractors/owners and follow specifications.
- Finalize fabrication techniques with the appropriate stakeholders
- Complete final shop drawings showing all pertinent information
- Generate materials lists for completed designs
- Compile the foreman’s pack, including all necessary forms and paperwork.
- Process all necessary close-out documents
Design Engineer Qualifications:
- 3 years of current fire sprinkler design experience
- NICET certification preferred
- Comprehensive knowledge of NFPA standards 13, 13R, 13D, 14, 20, and 25
- Understand of code compliance and local AHJ requirements for standard systems
- Ideally experience designing in AutoSPRINK
- BIM coordination experience is a plus
- Apply mathematical concepts, such as geometry, fractions, and measuring
- Ability to read and interpret documents, such as blueprints, codes, standards, specifications, safety rules, and operating and maintenance instructions
- Analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to communicate effectively in-person and electronically
- Time management and organizational skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for precision, please apply here. We look forward to meeting you!
Our mission statement reflects our purpose: “Your life safety is our life’s work”
Fire System Design Works, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer