Company Description

For over 30 years, Cox Fire Protection, Inc. has been providing high quality fire protection services and solutions throughout the state of Florida. Cox Fire Protection has successfully designed, fabricated, installed and maintained fire sprinkler and protection systems across the state. The company is now certified by the state of Florida as a Minority Business Enterprise.

Job Summary:

A design Engineer I is beginning-level building engineering work in the planning and design of new construction, and remodeling/expansion of existing state facilities. Responsible for performing challenging fire sprinkler layout and design work on multiple projects according to the contracted scope of work. Duties include coordinating design work with other trades. The designer will complete permit drawings per code requirements for submittal and approval to various state and local agencies. The employee receives work assignments and supervision from design manager but is expected to perform with considerable independence on projects assigned.

Essential Functions, Duties, Responsibilities:

· Reviews plans and specifications prepared by firms to ensure agreement with designated scope of work, that work complies with all applicable codes and good engineering practice, and that construction costs are within appropriated amount.

· Required to design projects in accordance with project specifications. Drawings will be done using the most current version of AutoCAD, be neat and orderly and shall contain all pertinent information for installation of projects in the field. Track estimated hours for completion of projects and complete jobs within the estimated hours.

· Required to hydraulically calculate system design and calculations

· Stock lists each job that is drawn. All lists that are submitted should be correct when compared to what is installed. Purchasing and Fabrication lists must be prepared and given to the appropriate departments in a timely manner.

· Prepare each job for submittal to the proper authorities in a timely manner. All submittals should include the correct number of plans, all related material data, and calculations.

· Responsible for following up on plans to ensure each job is permitted properly and does not delay progress.

· Visits sites and existing buildings to inspect structural phases of construction, to ensure compliance with approved plans and specifications.

· Individual must possess ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, various state agencies, authorities having jurisdiction, and private groups and enterprises.

· Responsible for coordination of design with other trades to eliminate above ceiling conflicts.

· Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

· Must possess good communication skills with all managers and field personnel so that pertinent information is given out effectively

· Above-average attention to detail

· Ability to maintain a positive attitude throughout high volume periods and when working through challenging situations

· Ability to speak effectively and interact with other team members, engineers and leadership

• · Capable of modeling the drawing in 3D if required by project specifications