Fire Sprinkler Designer

PROVIDING RIGHT SOLUTIONS FOR ALL FIRE PROTECTION NEEDS SINCE 1990.
International Fire Protection (IFP) is an Alabama-based fire suppression company. We have charted our history and legacy in building a safer environment for our customers and communities. Therefore, LIFE SAFETY IS OUR BUSINESS, as such, we promise to provide the best life safety service to our customers through quality, integrity, honesty, and customer satisfaction.

What we offer

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Flex Spending Accounts (health and dependent)
• 401(k), ESPP, Profit Sharing
• PTO & Company Paid Holidays
• EAP

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fire Sprinkler Designer

This individual will design, coordinate, and possibly project manage the fire sprinkler systems for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. Will design and create the finished representation for the sprinkler systems using drawing and drafting skills and tools. The drawings produced will be used as a guide by every other link in the chain of construction, both on-site and in the office. The designer will have responsibility for the initial planning of a project including scheduling of time, creating material stock listing, analyzing changes, and solving problems. Will have close coordination with the project manager, project superintendent, and sales representative will be required throughout the duration of the project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review construction contract documents and coordinate with subcontractors and General Contractor/owner to gather the required information to design the project’s fire sprinkler system.
• Thorough use of analytical thinking and problem solving, determine construction feasibility and systems possibilities.
• Create detailed drawings through extensive use of AutoCAD, AutoSprink, BIM, Bluebeam or HydraCAD type programs.
• Create a stock list for all material required throughout the project.
• Perform hydraulic calculations.
• Develop initial schedules for preliminary project work.
• Maintain design historical records for future use.
• Develop positive and ongoing relationships with customers to ensure the company is meeting customers’ expectations.
• Coordinate with other departments within the office to ensure proper handover of job information.
• Perform Project Manager functions as required.
• Manage project & drawing archives.
• Complete other assigned responsibilities as directed by immediate supervisor or other IFP management personnel.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Applicable degree from a technical school or college.
• Two years or more experience in commercial industrial, and residential design.
• Detail-oriented and skilled in free hand and mechanical lettering and drawings.
• NICET certification is a plus.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability with AutoCAD, AutoSprink, BIM, Bluebeam or HydraCAD or other specialized fire sprinkler layout software.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Proven ability and track record of performing work in a timely manner and meeting deadlines.
• Experience in commercial industrial, and residential fire sprinkler system design.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Willing to coordinate and work well with others.
• Willing to pass a drug screen test, background, and reference check.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

All offers of employment are expressly contingent upon the satisfactory completion, in accordance with Company policy, of a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

International Fire Protection is committed to complying with all laws prohibiting discrimination in employment and to providing equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees without discrimination on the basis of sex/gender, age, disability, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, military/veteran status, or other protected characteristics as defined by local, state, and federal law. In keeping with this commitment, International Fire Protection will provide reasonable accommodations in the application process to otherwise qualified applicants with a disability.

Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation of disability in connection with the application process should contact Talent Leader at 256-562-1311.